Born October 22, 1942, in Paducah, KY., to the late J.W. Arant and Ruby Cope Garland.
On June 30, 1990 in Sikeston, MO., he married Marsha Standridge Arant who preceded him in death on February 1, 2018.
Survivors include: one son, Richard Arant of Paducah, KY.; one daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and George Penrod of Livingston County, KY.; one brother, Gaylon Garland of Paducah, KY.; one sister, Nancy Brittain of Murray, KY.; and two grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Owen Garland and one brother Dennis Garland.
No services are planned at this time.
On line condolences may be sent to www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com