John McWorkman Arnn, 85, of Rison, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Bradley County Medical Center in Warren surrounded by his family. He was born on June 27, 1938 in Dermott to the late John William and Amanda McWorkman Arnn. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dermott. 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, whom he married on September 5, 1985; daughters, Michelle Arnn Horn of Monticello, Kimberly Arnn Pesaresi (Michael) of Monticello, and Holly Fuel Crowell (Michael) of Clinton; sons, Lee T. Fuel (LaTonia) of Bryant, and James T. Fuel (Becky) of Rogers; brothers, Joe Arnn of Little Rock, and Tom Arnn of Crossett; sister, Frances Arnn Williams (Curt) of Searcy; grandchildren, Nathan Pesaresi (Leah), Olivia Pesaresi, Anna-Marie Pesaresi, Morgan Cheramie (Aaron), Lauren Gifford (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 held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial in Dermott Cemetery in Dermott by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
