Edward Arnold Sr.

Edward Arnold Sr., 84, of Tyronza, passed away Dec. 18, 2024 in Tyronza. He was a retired Mississippi EOC food delivery employee and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Arnold was born Aug. 20, 2024 in Hickorywith, Tenn., to Ben and Idella Rogers Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thomas Arnold; two sisters, Bernice Bonds and Myrtle Wilson.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Arnold of Osceola; two sons, Randy (Millicent) Arnold of Omaha, Neb., and Edward (Karen) Arnold Jr. of Blytheville; six daughters, Fannie Harris and Patricia (Elijah) Bass of Omaha, Neb., Shirley (Robert) Ousley of Osceola, Fran (Kevin) Williams of Marion, Francine Arnold of West Memphis and Tara Arnold of Birdsong; one brother, James Arnold of Junction City, Kan.; one sister, Shirley Stevenson of Trumann; a host of grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Saturday, Dec. 28, from 9-10 a.m. with the funeral at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. Burial will be at Gilfield Cemetery in Birdsong. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola will be in charge of the services.