Photo courtesy of Coker Funeral Home - Sanger
Oct 24, 1949 - Sep 5, 2025
Arnold has known me most of my life. I have so so many memories of him. I feel so much sadness. I loved my Arnold.
Gerrianne Patterson
September 12, 2025 | Burleson, TX | Family
To Karen and family. We are so sorry to hear of Arnold's passing. We are praying for comfort for the family. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the memorial service, we will be out of town. But just know that you will all be in out thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you Karen and pray you will remember the Lord is with you in all things. God bless you.
Larry and Cindy McMullen
Larry and Cindy McMullen
September 12, 2025 | Alvord, TX | Friend
Arnold was a quiet man but once he got to know you he would always greet you and always had a smile! I sure thought a lot of him, he was always good to me! Love you brother Arnold, I’m sure going to miss you.
Cari Cade
September 11, 2025 | Gainesville, TX | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Susan Greg Treadeau
September 11, 2025 | Valley View, TX | Friend
I sure enjoyed hanging out and talking about things. He was a lot of fun! He fixed some carburetor’s that I couldn’t. I’ll never forget him.
Toby Kennedy
September 11, 2025 | Whitesboro, TX | Acquaintance
Arnold was awesome. A very caring person
Patricia Cohen
September 11, 2025 | Valley View, TX | Friend
Arnold Raymond Aycox, 75, of Valley View, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Denton, Texas. The son of Josephine (Gentry) and Marion Rufus Aycox, he was born October 24, 1949, in Overbrook, Oklahoma.
Arnold was a devoted husband, father and family man and a lifelong hard worker. Even after retiring, he remained active—whether it was tending to his home and yard, lending a hand at his church, or simply finding ways to stay busy. Family was at the heart of his life. He cherished time spent together, especially during family reunions, where he found great joy in being surrounded by loved ones.
Arnold was also a true Dallas Cowboys fan, rarely missing a game, and he enjoyed relaxing with western movies and the companionship of his dogs. He loved spending time at the lake and camping, where he found joy and peace in the outdoors. His presence brought warmth and strength to those around him, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Arnold is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Josephine Aycox; one daughter, Pamela Aycox; one brother, Edward J. Lowery and his wife, Margaret; and mother-in-law, Myrtle Stewart.
Those remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Karen Jean (Stewart) Aycox; two daughters, Deanna McNeill and husband Jeff of Gainesville and Lisa Matthews and husband Steven of Gainesville; five brothers, Leslie Aycox and wife Dinah of Meaker, Oklahoma, Virgil Aycox and wife Kathy of Seminole, Oklahoma, Dale Aycox and wife Donna of Oak Ridge, Kenny Aycox and wife Ann of Edwards, Missouri, Orville Aycox and wife Lorrie of Gordonville, sister-in-law Sharon Stout and husband Ed of Valley View, brother-in-law David Stewart and wife Cindy; four grandchildren, Brandon Atkins and wife Elizabeth of Gainesville, Mallorey Atkins and wife Jessica of Carrollton, Destiny Atkins and fiancé Ernesto of Gainesville, Dancie Matthews of Gainesville, and step-granddaughters , Mindy McNeill-Trail and husband Cale, Taylor Joyce and husband Thomas, Marti Thompson and husband Brady; three (almost four)great-grandchildren, Annalynn Atkins, Olivia Atkins, Devin Atkins, and another one on the way; 13 step-great-grandchildren; also included are many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Arnold on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Pioneer Baptist Church, 100 Cumberland Trail, Valley View, Texas.
There will be another Celebration of Life with the family scheduled at a later date.
Please offer your condolences to the Aycox Family in our online guestbook.
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