Arnold Begay

Arnold Begay went to be with the Lord August 20, 2006 in Flagstaff, AZ he was 71. Arnold was born February 25, 1935 in Coppermine, AZ to Hugh & Marlene Begay. Arnold went to school in Chilacco, Oklahoma during the mid to late 1950's; he then married Alma Jones in 1961 and worked as an auto body mechanic. Arnold moved back to Arizona 1963 and continued his auto mechanic career until 1969, beginning in 1969, he started his ministry work full time at Hidden Springs Bible Church until 1976. He moved back to Flagstaff to attend Southwestern School of Mission (Bible College) and graduated in 1980. After graduating, he returned to full time ministry work at Black Falls Bible Church for 12 years; he then ministered at Gray Mountain Bible Church five years before returning to Black Falls for another three years.

Arnold enjoyed cattle ranching, hunting, and spending time watching his children and grandchildren play sports.

Arnold is survived by his wife Bernice, son's: Walter, Emmanuel, Kevin (Angie) Todacheenie, Arnold Edgar (Daphne) and Gabriel: his daughter's: Loretta, Eleanor (Carlton) Beeson, Ivana (Dennis) Pettyjohn , Jessica and Michelle. He is also survived by his mother Marlene and sisters Nona Saganitso, Mary Jane Simpson and Mary Yazzie.
Arnold is preceded in death by his first wife Alma Jones and his father Hugh Begay.

Public visitation Thursday August 24 from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. at Norvel Owens Mortuary and Friday 8:30 a.m. MST at Gray Mountain Bible Church, with services to begin at 10:00 a.m. MST

Arrangements are by Norvel Owens Mortuary