1938-2024
John McWorkman Arnn, age 85, of Rison, AR passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, AR surrounded by his family. He was born on June 27, 1938 in Dermott, AR to the late John William and Amanda McWorkman Arnn. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dermott, AR. John was a farmer, a welder, a volunteer fireman where he served as Assistant Chief, a bus driver and a security guard.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, James A Arnn.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Debby Arnn of Rison, AR whom he married on September 5, 1985; daughters, Michelle Arnn Horn of Monticello, AR, Kimberly Arnn Pesaresi and husband Michael of Monticello, AR and Holly Fuel Crowell and husband Michael of Clinton, AR; sons, Lee T Fuel and wife LaTonia of Bryant, AR and James T Fuel and wife Becky of Rogers, AR; brothers, Joe Arnn of Little Rock, AR and Tom Arnn of Crossett, AR; sister, Frances Arnn Williams and husband Curt of Searcy, AR; grandchildren, Nathan Pesaresi and wife Leah, Olivia Pesaresi, Anna-Marie Pesaresi, Morgan Cheramie and husband Aaron, Lauren Gifford and husband Nick, Caylee Hoover, Jordan Fuel, Isaiah Fuel, Isaac Fuel and Cian Fuel; great-grandchildren, Axel Gifford, Maverick Gifford, Coy Gifford, Anakin Gifford, Samuel Pesaresi, Ellie Pesaresi, Makalyn Cheramie, Tanner Cheramie, Eli Cheramie and Araleh Cheramie; along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Frazer’s Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Christmas and Bro. Jason Waxley officiating. Burial will be in Dermott Cemetery in Dermott, AR by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are Chip Arnold, Allen Dunn, Cole Waxley, William Greenwood, Nathan Pesaresi and Nick Gifford. Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Valentine, JE Greenwood, Roy Lephiew and Nodgy Marrett. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Heart Hospital Foundation; 1701 South Shackleford Rd.
