Vernon Arivett

Vernon Arivett, age 82, of Athens, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born on December 27, 1936, at Langley, the son of Lawrence Arivett and Mary Rachel Lawless Arivett. On March 22, 1956, he was married to Shirley Howard Arivett who preceded him in death on January 19, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his grandchild, Rosie Collins; and three sisters, Dulene Cowart, Verniece Burgess and Glennie Hunter. Vernon was a member of Bissell Chapel and retired from Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed working with his cattle, reading his Bible and being with his grandchildren. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cherrie Arivett of Athens and Timmy and Charlotte Arivett of DeQueen; three daughters and one son-in-law, Yvonne and Royce Pate, Renee Arivett, and Patricia Arivett, all of Athens; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Winnon Arivett of Dover, Leroy Arivett and Hoyt Arivett, both of Langley; three sisters, Thelma Phillips of Athens, Dorothea House of Dierks and Jeanette Magar of Hot Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with Bro. Don Vaughn and Bro. Joe Isham officiating. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Athens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Arivett, David Arivett, Joel Arivett, Steve Alexander, John Crump, Daniel Crump, Greg Black, Jeff Black and Richard Howard. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Alexander, Paul Arivett and Tracy Hunter. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.