Donald Ray "Don" Arnold, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at home on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 82.

The son of Rex Ray and Doris Dean (Widener) Arnold was born December 11, 1936 at Omaha, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Boone County and a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Omaha High School and served 8 years in the US Army Reserve.

He was an active volunteer with NARMC and the Hospital Auxiliary, spending nearly 10 years donating his time to the community. He proudly served as a Gideon, holding many positions in the organization throughout his years of service. He also served as a former Mayor of Omaha, a position he was proud to hold, and was instrumental in getting the first rural water system established in Omaha.

Don loved being outdoors. He enjoyed deer hunting, bass fishing and camping. He also enjoyed reading and puzzles. He was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather and he loved spending time with his family. He was a fun person and loved to have a good time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, his uncle, Hugh Widener and the mother of his children, Sandra Arnold.

Don is survived by his son, Ken Arnold of Omaha; his daughter, Julie Dawn Arroyo and husband Chris of Springfield, MO; his brother, Bill Arnold and wife Maxine of Omaha; three grandchildren, Travis Arnold and wife Kara of Harrison, Ethan and Garrett Arroyo both of Springfield, MO; a great granddaughter, Merritt Arnold; his former wife and best friend, Rose Arnold of Harrison; three step children, Brenda Fisher and husband, Lee of Omaha, Patty Amyx and husband Butch of Boise, ID and Verna Pulliam and husband Tim of Harrison; seven step grandchildren, eleven step great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him and who will miss him.

Celebration of life visitation will be held Tuesday, February 19 from 5-7 PM at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideon's International, PO Box 997, Harrison, AR, 72602.

On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.