John Arbuckle

John Arbuckle, age 64, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 30th, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Or as a quote from one of his favorite movies “O Brother, Where art thou?” would say, “he done R-U-N-N-O-F-T”. John was the son of Loren Wayne Arbuckle and Martha Jo (Robinson) Arbuckle. John accepted Christ at a young age, and grew into a man of unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. He exemplified the virtues of a strong Christian man in every aspect of his Life. John was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27th, 1961. His family later moved to Conroe, Texas. Upon completion of his senior year at Conroe High School, John served his country in the United States Navy where he was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After being honorably discharged, John attended Sam Houston State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business Administration. John went on to have a very successful career as a Certified Public Accountant. A career that took him all over the globe. He lived in places such as London, Nigeria, and Romania. Although not fluent, he spoke several different languages. John loved all things outdoors, hunting, fishing, or just sitting on the back porch with a hot cup of coffee, quietly enjoying God’s beautiful creation. But above all, he loved his Heavenly Father. It was his love for God and service to others that led him to Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas in the 1990’s. It was there, while serving as the Singles Minister on staff, that John met the love of his life, LaDona. Legend has it, it was love at first sight for both of them. John and LaDona had a beautiful courtship. They would eventually marry at Second Baptist in February of 2000. They built their home on Godly, traditional, family values. John worked hard so that LaDona could stay home and care for their children. Their journey began in Houston, then on to Katy, and from there, La Grange, Texas, where John was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Cattle Rancher. At one point he had over 500 head of cattle, 3 donkeys, and 1 goat, all while filing tax returns. Later on they settled in Northwest Arkansas. Anyone that knew John, knew that he loved his family. He adored his wife, and his children were his pride and joy. He loved ALL of his extended family, and was always trying to plan the next family reunion. He was a tenacious practical joker and would do anything to make you laugh or crack a smile. He had the most infectious laugh! John was preceded in death by his parents Loren and Martha Arbuckle. John is survived by his beloved wife LaDona Arbuckle, his daughter Megan (Matthew) Cannon, his sons Nick (Jamie) Arbuckle, Luke Arbuckle and Mark Arbuckle, and his grandchildren James Rourke Arbuckle and Reese & Riley Cannon, his sister Susanne Zimmer and a whole host of cousins and nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, at Brown's Funeral Home chapel in Durant. Pastor Jim Robinson will officiate. Committal services will follow at Restland Cemetery in Boswell with Luke Arbuckle, Mark Arbuckle, Jimmy Robinson, Joe Robinson, Aiden Robinson, Rhett Robinson and Kiersey Robinson, serving as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to John's family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/HM978Z6DQTBKMD2X

John Arbuckle

June 27, 1961 - May 30, 2026