Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Davidson Funeral Home - Topeka
Topeka, Kansas
Apr 1, 1938 – Oct 29, 2016
Arnold L. Proctor, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at McCrite Nursing Home in Topeka. Arnold was born April 1, 1938 in Soldier, Kansas the son of Otis and Lorena Carey Proctor. Arnold graduated from Havensville High School in 1956. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. He married Sharon Getty June 25, 1967 in Topeka. Arnold worked in management at Ed Marling's Furniture in Topeka for over 40 years, retiring in 2000. Arnold was a longtime member of the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday school teacher, PPR and Finance Committee.
Arnold is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Proctor; two sons, David (Rebecca) and Marc (Karen) Proctor, all of Shawnee, Kansas; a sister, Janice (Ron) Lindsey of Columbus, KS; a brother-in-law, Steven Getty of Topeka; four grandchildren, Lauren, Ashton, Emily and Megan and two nieces, Janet Lindsey and LaDell Turley.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. He will lie in state Tuesday from noon – 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Penwell Gable Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church or the Topeka Rescue Mission and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com.
Sharon, David & Mark, I am so sorry to hear about Arnold's
Passing. Arnold was a wonderful man & a great friend to the Peavler family.
Mike & Shannon Peavler
Mike Peavler
November 05, 2016 | KS
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family as Arnold is honored in tomorrow's service. I'm sure it will be a celebration of a life well lived. May he rest in peace and may God's grace bring comfort to all.
With much love and sincere sympathy,
Connie Proctor Crook
Connie Crook
November 01, 2016 | Tulsa, OK
So sorry to hear of Arnold's passing. I knew him in High School, as did my brother at Havensville.
Roma Jean Bottom-Embry
November 01, 2016 | Olathe, KS
SHARON,DAVID AND MARK, DJ CALLED ME 1ST THING THIS MORNING HE HAD READ IN THE PAPER OF ARNOLDS PASSING.DJ SAID HE REMEMBERS GOING OVER AND ARNOLD WOULD BE IN SHORTS AND BLACK SOCKS,ARNOLD WOULD PAY DJ FOR MOWING.WE WERE NEIGHBORS FOR ELEVENS YEARS AND THEY WERE WONDERFUL YEARS.I AM SURE DOUG IS SHOWING ARNOLD ALL THE ROPES IN HEAVEN~LOVE DJ,SCOTT AND DEB WELLS
October 31, 2016
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Arnold's passing. I hope the many memories you and your family share give you comfort and may the care and love of those around you provide peace and strength as you go through the days ahead.
Robin Myers
October 31, 2016
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. May God bless his soul.
John Rosnick
October 31, 2016 | Aldie, VA
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for comfort and healing to help you through this difficult time.
Cheri Lundin
October 31, 2016 | Topeka, KS
Sorry for the loss! My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Gates Soloy
October 31, 2016 | Kansas City, MO
I enjoyed knowing Arnold for many years as a patient in my dental practice.Prayers for his family.
Mike Mead
October 31, 2016 | Colorado Springs, CO
