Mr. Douglas Alan "Doug" Arndt, age 61, a resident of De Queen, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born to Dorris and Corrine Chaney Arndt in Perryton, Texas, on April 30, 1956. He was a truck driver, and a member of the Grace Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant granddaughter, Madison.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Debbie Arndt of De Queen, a son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Michelle Bolin of Conway, Arkansas, two daughters and a son-in-law, Leslie and Clint Smith of De Queen, and Amanda Fairless of Smithville, Oklahoma, his seven grandchildren; Dylan Crawford and his wife, Tracey of Winthrop, Destiny Crawford of De Queen, Kaitlyn, Colton, and Kenli Bolin of Conway, Arkansas, Body and Lindsey Thomas, and his great-grandchildren, Mia, Eden, Blake, and Sawyer. Doug is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Freda Arndt of Gilham, Arkansas, Dennis and Cynthia Arndt of De Queen, his sister-in-law, Dorothy Stout, his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Burt, a very special aunt, Pearl Frachiseur, and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Doug was loved and cherished by all of his family and friends. He was a great provider with a special soul and big heart. Doug loved fishing, working on cars, music and spending any time he could with his great-grandkids. They were the true love of his life. He will be dearly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Doug Arndt will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 25th in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, with Bro. Tim Johnson officiating, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Chandler Funeral Home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.