Alex Kenneth Arble

A service to celebrate and honor Alex's life will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Knollwood Memorial Park, 4362 Clayton Boulevard, US Highway 70, Clayton, North Carolina with full military honors.

TSgt Arble, 31 years old, was assigned to the United States Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He entered the United States Air Force in August of 2013. He served over 12 years in various roles, including Munitions Technician and Supervisor, Convoy Maintenance Crew Chief, and Senior Munitions Inspector. Alex was a highly respected, professional Ammo NCO and was beloved by those he served with.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air and Space Commendation Medal with “C” Device and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with “N” device, Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon, Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Golden Border with 2 oak leaf clusters, Air and Space Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters,

USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster, Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship with service star, Air and Space Training Ribbon, and NATO Medal.

Alex lived with purpose, loved deeply, and gave selflessly. His distinguished military career took him across the world, where he bravely served with dignity, strength, courage, honor, pride and an unwavering dedication to his country.

Alex’s quick wit, sharp intelligence, and steadfast loyalty to his friends, family and fellow service members defined a life built upon genuine connection and purpose.

Alex will be remembered for his courage, humor, and remarkable spirit that left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. He carried a heart full of kindness, courage, and compassion, and his presence brought comfort and calm to everyone who knew him.

Above all, Alex exemplified selflessness, always willing to sacrifice everything for those he loved.

Though his time with us was far too short, Alex’s impact will continue to be felt, he will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him and we will live each day in his honor.

Preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Roarty.

He is survived by his wife, Nicole; his mother Ellen Roarty; his eldest sister Emily Stark, brother-in-law Dustin Stark, niece Paige Stark and nephew Carter Stark; his older sister Allison Hindt , brother-in-law Andrew Hindt, nieces Lucy Hindt and Evelyn Hindt; his Grandmother Vivian Roarty; his black labrador and best buddy Colt.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to Operation Healing Forces at https://operationhealingforces.org/donate-now/

Or directly to Nicole and the Arble Family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nicoles-family-in-memory-of-alex-arble?attribution_id=sl:0352e507-2ae5-4a20-800e-a179478689fd&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link .

McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton, North Carolina is honored to be assisting the Arble family.