Thomas Randall Arant Obituary

Thomas Randall Arant, age 71, passed away on August 25, 2026 at Lakeside Nursing Center. He was born on October 25, 1954 in Paragould, Arkansas to Henry and Irene (Reinhart) Fletcher. Thomas was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include; one son: Gerald Brewer; one daughter: Amanda Turner; three brothers: Lonnie Arant (Elaine), Rudy Morgan, Eugene Morgan; two sisters: Rhonda Nettles (Gene) and Frances Aldridge; stepmother: Dora Arant; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by; his parents: Henry and Irene (Reinhart) Fletcher; biological father: Johnny Arant; one sister: Debbie Stark; and one brother: Lloyd Nelson.

Those to serve as pallbearers will be Jonathan Arant, Gene Nettles, Mark Thrasher, Wesley Phenis, Zack Phenis, and Matt Phenis. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Thrasher and Bill Nettles.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the River of Life Pentecostal Church in Paragould, Arkansas with Rev. Tony Becker and Bro. Kelvin Stanley officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Lulu Cemetery in Senath, Missouri under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.