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He was born April 4, 1949, in Johnson County to the late Elbert and Martha Jane Arms. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Elbert Arms Jr., Bernett Arms, and Rutherford Arms; three sisters: Billie Scott, Bonnie Preston Litteral, and Betty Perkins; four nephews: Jerry Scott, Ronnie Scott, Lowell Scott, Danny Scott, and Robert Eddie Perkins; and one great nephew, Justin Bernett Arms.
Doug was a retired school bus driver for the Johnson County School System.
Survivors include one sister: Berniece (John) Fitzpatrick, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends who loved him dearly.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Joe Scott officiating. Burial to follow at the Arms Family Cemetery in Oil Springs. Friends may visit the Jones-Preston Funeral Home from 12 Noon until 8 P.M. Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both Honored and Privileged to be Entrusted with all funeral arrangements for Doug Arms.
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