Arnold Ray Osborn, 91, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away on Sunday evening, December 21, 2025, at home. He was born on April 29, 1934, near Flippin, Arkansas, to William Marion Osborn and Clara Sanders Osborn. He was the eleventh of twelve children, with five brothers and six sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.

On December 24, 1954, Arnold married Jewell Rose Needham. Together they built a life grounded in commitment, hard work, and devotion to family. Arnold was baptized into Christ on June 14, 1970, and remained a faithful servant until his death. He was always willing to serve others and through the years was instrumental in constructing the building of 5 different congregations. He built several of the homes that he and Jewell lived in, including the house that Jewell now lives in.

He was known for his quiet strength, dependability, and practical wisdom. Arnold was a man who believed in doing things right and took pride in a life built on honesty and effort. Though he did not seek attention, his steady presence left a lasting impression on those who knew him. He was a Master Electrician and carpenter as well as a mechanic. He enjoyed building and fixing things as well as designing things to make life better for those around him.

Arnold Ray Osborn passed away with his family by his side.  His life will be remembered with respect and gratitude by all who knew him.

Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Jewell Rose Osborn; his children: Ronnie Ray Osborn and wife, Sandy of Del City, Oklahoma; Teresa Diane Sutton and husband, Jeff of Carthage, Missouri; Lesa Gail Osborn of Bentonville, Arkansas; and Brian Gene Osborn and wife Donna of Bella Vista, Arkansas; as well as 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Tony Barnes, with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hiwasse, AR.