Ricky Arnold

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

Ricky Dale Arnold of Commerce, OK passed from this life Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home. He was 76.

Ricky was born December 21, 1947 in Commerce, OK to Willis and Margie (Booth) Arnold. He had lived in Commerce most of his life and graduated from Commerce High School class of 1966. Ricky served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient. He served as Chief of Police in Fairland and a CNC operator for Miami Stone in North Miami, OK and Able Body in Joplin, MO. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Miami, OK.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Joe Arnold and 1 sister, Wilma Wilson.

Ricky is survived by his wife Ronda (Myers) Arnold of the home, 1 son, Jason Arnold and wife Tammy of Miami, OK, 1 daughter, Trina Hofer and husband Darwin of Huron, SD, 3 brothers, Ray Arnold of Anderson, MO, Kenny Arnold of Welch, OK and Robert Arnold of Commerce, OK, 1 sister, Mary Johnson of Miami, OK, 1 brother-in-law he raised since he was 12 years old, John Myers of Cameron, MO, 4 grandchildren, Seth Hofer, Noah Hofer, Josh Arnold and Maddie Arnold and 3 great grandchildren, Chloe Hofer, Jamison Arnold and Theodore Hofer.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 at N.E.O. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in North Miami, OK. Darwin Hofer will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post # 147 Funeral Detail. 

Services have been placed in the care of Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK. Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com.