In Loving Memory of Larry Edward Arnold

Larry E. Arnold was born February 12, 1958 in Tulsa, OK. He was born to Richard and Ruth (Campbell) Arnold. Larry was the youngest child of four. He attended Nathan Hale High School where he excelled in football and baseball. He was the starting catcher for Hale's baseball team when they won back-to-back 4A state championships in 1975 and 1976.

After high school, Larry attended Oklahoma State University on a baseball scholarship. Larry graduated from OSU in 1980 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and Management with a Minor in Finance.

Larry married Donna Kirberger Arnold in 1984 and they had Larry's pride and joy, their only son, Spencer, in 1988.

Larry began his procurement career in the oil and gas industry in 1980 with Cities Service in Tulsa. He moved with the company to Houston, TX where he worked for Oxy USA, Trident NGL, Targa Resources, Dynegy, NGC Corp., and Key Energy Services. In an effort to get back to Oklahoma, Larry took a job in the midstream division of Chesapeake Energy which later became Access Midstream in Oklahoma City. In his most recent job, Larry was a purchasing consultant for Unit Petroleum in Tulsa. He cared deeply for those he worked with. Larry was inspired by his relationships with others. He had a passion for reaching out to people, and they were often uplifted by his encouragement and leadership. Although he was very dedicated to his work, he treasured time with his family most.

Larry was predeceased by his parents, and nephew Isaac Arnold. He is survived by his sisters Linda Hooper and Carol Baker, his brother Mike Arnold, one niece and six nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 27th at 10:00am with reception following at John Knox Presbyterian Church at 2929 E. 31st St, Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Clarehouse hospice care, the Isaac Project, or a charity of your choice. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233