Arnold Earl Workman

Arnold Earl Workman, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Born February 9, 1941 in Jochin, West Virginia, Arnold was a graduate of Clear Fork High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former pastor of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, and later worked as a manager of numerous construction projects. He will be lovingly remembered by many as “Pa”, a name which was originally given him by his eldest grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Russell Workman & Meda Marie Phillips Workman; brothers, Bob Workman & Donald Workman; sisters, Vera Hendricks & Deanna Register. He is survived by a daughter, Sheila (Burl) Smelcer; son, Mark (Leigh) Workman; grandsons, Tyler (Autumn) Smelcer, Eric Smelcer, & Reece Workman; and great-grandson, Hayden Smelcer.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Jefferson Park of Dandridge & White Pine for several years of compassionate care.

Per his request, Arnold’s family will hold a private gathering to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to the veterans’ charity of your choice.

Farrar Funeral Home is honored to serve the Workman family.