Ricky,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Peanut, Mike and Monique

Ricky,

I am saddened by the news of your Dad's passing.  As the second best player your Dad coached (behind you), I would have never reached that potential without your Dad's encouragment as my coach.  I was very timid and shy when I first went out for sports at Little Farms, but your Dad saw something in me and because of him, I have some great memories from that time in my life.  I know he knew I appreciated him and what he did for me, but I still want to say thank you to him for being the kind of coach that treated every kid like a son.  Your Dad was a great man, and will be dearly missed.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ms.Gail Ricky and Terry, We are so sorry for your loss. I've only been around a few years and have had the pleasure of spending holidays with you all. You have all touched our hearts so much. Mr. Arnold will be greatly missed but will live on in all our wonderful memories. If there is anything we can do for all of ya'll please don't hesitate to call. We love you very much.Benetta
Ms. Gail, Ricky and Terry, I want you to know how much Mr. Arnold meant to me as you all do. There are so many wonderful things about him that I can't even begin to list them. You all have been family to me growing up. I am grateful for all the wonderful times we have shared together. Those are memories that can never be erased. I love you all very much. Allen

Ricky, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are loved.

Ricky, I am so sorry about your dad. I wish we could come to his service and hear even more great things about him, but not working out. Still, I want you to know that my heart and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad sounds amazing and we think you are too! With love and respect, Debbie Booth

Ricky, we are so sorry for your loss. I read your letter to your dad and even thou you didnt get to give it to him, I am sure he knew exactly how you felt about him. Sounds like he was a wonderful person and a great dad to you and your brother. Wish we could have met him. But knowing you, I can say I believe he did an excellant job  raising you. I am sure you made him very proud to call you his son. We are blessed to know you. We love you, Nancy and Tommy Banks

Ricky and Terry...we're so sorry for your loss.  Your father was a wonderful man and he knew he was loved by you both.  His spirit will live on in you both now and forever. 
Missy and Kevin Giles

Deepest Sympathy We Will Miss YOU Dearly.

Ann & Cher

I will really miss You. I am sorry I have not been able to visit as often as I would have liked in the last few years. I have plenty of memories one I thought of  Friday was the weekend I took You, Ricky and Jamie with his leg in a cast fishing at the camp for a weekend ,that was fun and the video You made was classic it bought a smile to my face which is one thing You always could do and that was make everyone around You happy and laugh that was a great gift.... I have many other memories far too many to list... Coaching with us kids at Little Farms was always fun... I will miss You and pray for You and the Powell family.... If there is any thing I can do Terry, Ricky Mrs Gail please give me a call ..... Mr Arnold You will truly be missed, Love Ya'll Warren

Ricky, Steve and I are very sorry for your loss.  It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well lived life.

I wrote this letter to my Dad but he passed away before I was able to get it to him.  
"My Hero, My Dad"
You are the BEST DAD any son could ever have. Where do I start? At the begining... Growing up you were always there for your FAMILY. At Little Farms, as my coach, you taught me how to play football, baseball, and basketball. You were a very good player and taught me your stuff. It worked, I was the best player you had at Little Farms. We would go out to eat after games at McDonalds, Pizza Hut, and Village Inn as a family and with friends. You went to work everyday and came home to eat with your family. That meant alot to me and to us. I moved on to school, you made all of my games at Fairchild and Riverdale. I could always count on you being there when I looked for you in the stands. We worked together for 15 years at Potato King. Again you were always there for me when I needed off. You loved Lisa like she was your own daughter and she love you like you were her Dad. I can't THANK YOU enough for being my Dad! You were my best man because you were my BEST FRIEND. You made me into the man I am today and because of that I want to say THANK YOU. I want you to know that if I could give you my two lungs I would! I want you to know that I am here for you. I will do anything you need. You have been a great husband, great father, and just a great person all of your life to everyone you knew. I LOVE YOU!

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Arnold Raymond Powell

October 27, 1937 – October 6, 2010

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