Arnell King Sr.
1971 - 2025
Arnell King Sr.
1971 - 2025
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BORN
1971
DIED
2025
Arnell King Sr. Obituary
Arnell loved riding his Harley and was a devoted member of the 317 Ryderz for over 23 years. He found joy in laughter, dancing, eating out, and spending quality time with his children. Known for his humor, warmth, and generosity, he also enjoyed working on home projects and had a special talent for fixing things.
He was a loving father to Arnell King Jr., Shaviya, Ashley, Tre, Shabrea, Erika, Ranell, Kiya, Kyndal Aliyah, Brooke, and Shanell, and a proud grandfather to 22 grandchildren. Arnell is survived by his siblings Kenneth (Shawanda) Bennett, Rance, Orlando, and Jackie, along with a large circle of family and friends who cherished him deeply.
Wake Saturday August 30,2025 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Funeral 2:00 p.m. all services at Western Christian Church 2826 W. 15th Ave Gary,In. Services Entrusted To Powell-Coleman Funeral Home.
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Larahya
February 26, 2026
It´s me again these last 6 months have been rough for our Girls ,Everyday is a challenge and all I hear in my mind is Rahya you got this , Bre Graduates in May with her Masters, Boobie starts her nursing program , Ash is going hard in her nursing program, Kiya just got accepted respiratory nurse and Our Baby Graduates in June, Raenell baby was in icu for 7wks, Tre is doing ok and your kids and grandkids misses you so much continue to watch over us.
Larahya bacote
November 26, 2025
Nell our baby girl had her baby it´s a boy and everyone says he looks like you, Our kids are up and down But Boobie is struggling all can hear you say is straighten up , I just can´t believe you´re gone, It feels like a dream , Bre called me they other day and said Ma you talked to my Dad this morning, Then she just got quiet, I missed those morning calls Rahya what´s the buisness and I would say you, I´m
About to drop the grandkids to you house, I´m cooking Thanksgiving Dinner and it feels weird because the kids made sure i made enough food for you, We miss you so much, Continue to watch over us
Rahya
October 16, 2025
Nell it´s me again,3hospital visits since you been gone up and down days with our kids,We talked through out the day, Still can´t believe it , Thanks for making sure me and the kids was Straight and now you´re doing it while you´re gone , Everyday i go upstairs and talk to you / Your Urn, It was so much i wanted to put in your Obituary but i kept it Simple, Ik you´re smiling down on me because i was there through every stroke every Dr´s Appt every hospital stay still by your side through our Divorce we remained close, To the end and ik you wouldn´t have wanted it no over way... I´m just taking day by day like u always say Rahya you got this, Well Nell I´m trying keep watching over us Rahya and Our Kids
Rahya
September 23, 2025
Nell i just knew you was going to wake up , I prayed so hard, I Kept telling you that you was going to be ok , Nell this has messed me and Our Children Up , We talked Everyday I took you do your Dr. appts when Ash couldn´t , I´m just in disbelief you will Always be in my heart , Watch Over Me And Our Kids Are Our Grand Babies, Like you told me daily Rahya you got this, I don´t know but i´m trying My First Love My First Husband My 1st Everything , I Will Always Love You Rest Nell Rest 34 yrs in my Life
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Robin Elaine Coley
September 1, 2025
My condolences to the family, I was a neighbor for years. My family knew him as a great guy. He will be missed
The Coley family
Earnest Tyler
August 30, 2025
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Arnell, please accept my prayers and condolences. This is never a easy thing to go through, but through hard times lean on each other for support. My prayers are with the family at this time.
Mary Brown
August 29, 2025
May Our God Comfort Our Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow. God bless. Arnell get your rest cuz. We love you.
Jacqueline Jennings
August 29, 2025
I will miss you. I love you. Give daddy a big hug for me and OJ.
Love,
Jacqueline Jennings
Kennon Lovell
August 29, 2025
Was a pleasure to ride with you brother. Been awhile though. Memories last forever
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