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Jeffrey Dale Arney, 47, of Jefferson City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born July 23, 1976, in Jefferson City, the son of Richard Keith and Anita Marie (Campbell) Arney.
Jeff attended Russellville High School. For many years, he has worked for AP Plastics in Jefferson City as a forklift operator.
Jeff was a volunteer firefighter with the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid collector of guns and knives.
Survivors include his mother, Anita Arney, Jefferson City; seven children, Christopher (Chrissy) Arney, Willis, TX; Morgan Arney, Jefferson City; Steven Arney, Aaron Arney, Crystal (Christian) Schrandt, Elizabeth Arney, D’Artagnun Arney, all of Lamoni, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Katie Arney, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be 12-1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Kerr officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District or to Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. trimblefunerals.com
5414 Simpson St., Russellville, MO 65074

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