Rocky Dale Arms

Funeral services for Rocky Dale Arms will be held 2:00PM, Monday, March 18, 2019 at the Crossway First Baptist Church in Sulphur with Pastor Bill Leveridge officiating. Interment will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur.

Rocky was born March 13, 1952 in Sulphur to Glen and Jo Ann (Chadwick) Arms. He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Sulphur, at the age of 67 years and 1 day. Rocky and the former Ms. Pamela Gail Billings were married on December 23, 1975 in Sulphur.

Rocky grew up in Davis, graduating from Davis High School in 1970. While in high school, he was an exceptional baseball player. He was known far and wide for his left handed pitching ability, which he considered to be a blessing. Following high school, Rocky received a scholarship to play baseball at Murray State College and East Central University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Coaching. Following college, Rocky worked as a warehouse manager for Dolese until he began working long, hard hours on the family dairy farm for 20 years. Needing a break from the farm, in January 1998, Rocky began working at the Sulphur Veteran’s Center. During his employment with the Veteran’s Center, he worked as a security guard, a social worker for the residents and retired from the maintenance department in April, 2018.

Rocky was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers and friends. He was an avid fan of history. He loved researching war history and sharing with the residents at the VA Center. Rocky was intrigued with the weather. He enjoyed studying the weather and comparing it to the Farmer’s Almanac. Rocky was a devoted Christian. He spent countless hours reading and studying his Bible; as well as sharing the word of God with others. He was a member of the Crossway First Baptist Church.

Rocky was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He cherished spending time with his family. Although everyone in his family was special to him, his granddaughter, Ava was truly the light of his life. They had a very special bond. They loved checking the cattle together, watching TV, drawing pictures together; as well as their weekly trip to McDonalds. Rocky also cherished his little Yorkie, Scooter.

Survivors include his loving wife Pam; one son, Russell Arms & wife Amy of Choctaw, OK; one daughter, Stephanie Cason & husband Adam of Sulphur; granddaughter, Ava Dean Cason; his parents, Glen & Jo Ann Arms of Davis; as well as two brothers, Joe Glen and Bobby Don Arms of Davis.

Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Glen Arms, Bobby Don Arms, D.J. Peterson, John Ross Roland, Gunner Arms, Nick Arms and Calvin Bateman.