Arnold Copeland Speight of Mason, TN passed away Thursday, September 16, 2022 at the Perry County Nursing Home in Linden, TN.  He was the son of Elmer and Grezelda Pink (Harris) Speight, born in Des Arc, AR, April 15, 1940.

Arnold grew up attending the Des Arc Elementary and High Schools, where he graduated 12 ^th grade. After which time, he worked with the local farming community before joining the United States Air Force, January 14, 1959.  He served in the 821 ^st Operations Squadron Special Services. After being discharged from the Air Force, Arnold went to work in Memphis, TN as a police officer and detective. Serving there for twenty-five years.

Arnold had one son, Darrell (Julie) Speight of Bartlett, TN, one daughter, Sherry Mack of Bartlett, TN and one brother, Phillip Speight. He also had five grandchildren: Allison Jackson, Dustin Speight, Lindsey Mack, Katie Speight and Lacy Speight and six great grandchildren: Aubrey Jackson, Lailand Speight, Caroline Speight, Easton Speight, Laynie Mack and Bexlee Jackson.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Grezelda Pink Speight, two brothers: Leon Speight and Thomas Speight and two sisters: Zelda Jelks and Virginia Speight. He will be truly missed by his family and all that were acquainted with him.

Arnolds services will be held Tuesday at Garth Funeral Home beginning at 12 noon with his burial to follow at the Johnson Chapel Cemetery of Des Arc, Arkansas.