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Arnell Lincoln Halstied
Feb 17, 1931 - Oct 4, 2020
Posted by Martha Reddout
Marietta Monitor
9 Oct 2020, Page 4
Oldest son to Birdie Brooks and James Halstied, Arnell was a leader from
the beginning. He worked to assist his Mother in her daily tasks and
helped with the raising of his brothers. Arnell believed that ‘for much
is given, much is expected.’ He accepted Christ at an early age and
worked diligently to fulfill his purpose. Arnell was a graduate of
Douglass High School and a lifetime resident of Ran, OK.
As a young man, Arnell worked at various jobs: from manual labor on the
railroad to boxing in several counties and singing in various venues
throughout the state of Oklahoma. In the winter of 1952, Arnell married*
and from this union sprang eight children: Ramona Willis, Barbara
(Tommie) DeShazer, Patsy (Willy) Anderson, Kathleen Halstied, Don
Halstied, Roger (LaShon) Halstied, Denice Halstied and Rochel (Rodney)
Washington. While raising his family, Arnell learned a lot about a lot:
how to build a house, install plumbing, repair a car engine, and basic
electrical wiring. He knew how to raise a garden and farm animals: from
greens, okra, tomatoes and peas, to pigs, chickens and cows. You name
it!
Arnell believed in saving his money, something that he learned from his
Mother. So with seven children and a wife, Arnell learned to cook, not
just anything but everything. He received his basic training from the
Chinese Restaurant at Hickory. The owner taught him everything he knew
about cooking and Arnell absorbed the information like a sponge. He
entered cooking contest and judged a few throughout the years. Arnell
received his certification as an Executive Chef and obtained employment
at Lake Murray Lodge.
After working at The Lodge for a number of years, he decided to hang up
his chef hat and began working for Uniroyal, now Michelin. Arnell worked
at Uniroyal/Michelin in several positions, retiring at the age of 59, as
a guard for the tire plant. During this time, in the spring of 1977,
Arnell married Evelyn Franklin. Besides her acquiring seven children
from him, he added two from her: Oliver (Annette) Van and Andrea
Chambers.
Since Arnell retired, for the last 40 years, he has been super busy. He
has been on the Excise Board for Love County for several years, served
on the Election Credential Committee for REA, and was the trustee for
Bethel Union Missionary Baptist Church. He continued to maintain the Ran
Cemetery to ensure that it remained a beautiful and peaceful place of
rest.
Besides being the self-proclaimed ‘Mayor of Ran’, he was also a helpful
neighbor, friend, father-figure and confidant. His favorite pastimes
were talking and singing. He loved to talk and communicate with anyone
who was willing. He would sing at any church event or gathering. He
would call his friends and family daily just to say hello. All of his
visits ‘to town’ (Marietta or Ardmore) were like social events and if
you were lucky enough to be within earshot, you learned something new.
He believed that ‘your health is your wealth’ and he worked until the
Lord called him home. He loved his family and his friends, and it
showed.
To cherish his memory: his wife, his nine children, eight grandchildren,
14 great-grandchildren and four great-great--, and a host of cousins and
friends.
Preceding him in death: his parents, brothers, Louis and James (Billy)
Halstied, sister, Carol Dixon, *mother of his eight children, Lois
Halstied-Plummer, daughter, Kathleen Inez Halstied, grandson, Ryan Duval
Washington, and sons-in-law, Melvett Chambers and Donnie Willis, Sr.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Union Missionary
Baptist Church or a monetary gift to the family.
The family will receive
friends at the taste by Chef Rodney on Sunday, October 11 from 1 until 5
p.m.
Viewing of Arnell Halstied will be at Bethel Union Missionary
Baptist Church from 1 until 6 p.m. on Monday, October 12.
A graveside
service will be held at Ran Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13,
2020.
Those attending are asked to bring their own chair, wear a mask, and
remember to practice social distancing.
Online guest book:
kirkfuneralhome@cableone.net
This obituary included a photo of Mr. Halstied.
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