Ronald Arnett Sr.

Ron was born in Memphis, TN in 1935, the middle child of three children born to Edwin E. (Buddy) Arnett and Lena Marie (Valendo) Arnett.

Ron grew up in South Memphis and the Levi/Whitehaven area of Shelby County. He was awarded several football awards at Whitehaven High School. Ron enrolled at the University of Memphis (then known as Memphis State University) where he earned a degree in Business Administration, graduating in 1958. Very quickly following graduation, Ron was called to active service in the Air Force where he served a full career as a supply and logistics officer. At his first duty station at Lake Charles, LA, Ron met Connie Sue DesOrmeaux at the Boulevard Church of Christ. They were married in 1960. Ron and his bride served additional assignments in England, California, Guam, Thailand, Alabama, Illinois, and finally, Alexandria, VA.

Over the course of his service, Ron also earned an MBA degree from Auburn University. Ron was very proud of this accomplishment and thankful to the Air Force for the opportunity. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Ron worked as a CPA in Lake Charles, LA and later in Jackson, TN.

Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Connie Sue; two children, Trisha Page Oser and Ronald E. Arnett, Jr. (Sandra); a brother, James T. Arnett (Linda); and a sister, Edwina Fogerty. He also leaves one granddaughter, Laura Page Oser and a great granddaughter, Adelyn Frazier.

Ron loved family, family gatherings, and his high school and church friends.

He had a good sense of humor, was very reserved, and was always there to serve people who needed him. He considered himself to be an incredibly lucky man.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Campbell Street Church of Christ, 1490 Campbell St., Jackson. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 pm. Burial with military honors will be in Highland Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Arnett family.