Carlton Arnold Bullock, 73

October 3, 1951 – February 13, 2025

“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12

Carlton Arnold Bullock, known as Arnold to most everyone, departed this life Thursday, February 13, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN, surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral Service honoring Mr. Arnold’s life will be at 2 PM Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Cody Matlock and Bro. Titus Tyer officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Ripley Funeral Home and will continue from 11 AM until time of service at Fellowship Baptist Church. Graveside service will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Arnold was born on October 3, 1951, in Tippah County to the late Rucker and Leola Garrison Bullock. A lifelong resident of Tippah County, he received his education from the Tippah County School System and was a 1969 graduate of Ripley High School. After a 27-year career with the Red Kap Industry, Mr. Arnold opened his own business in Ripley, Arnolds Furniture and Collectibles, which he proudly owned and operated until 2015. A Christian and lifelong member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Mr. Arnold served as a deacon, and teacher of the R. A. Class for serval years.

He is survived by one brother, Bonnie Ray Bullock (Vicky), of Jumpertown, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Rucker and Leola Garrison Bullock, three sisters, Nellie Hill, Mattie Ray, and Ellen Clark, a brother, Jesse Bullock, and two infant brothers.

Ripley Funeral Home invites you to share memories with Mr. Arnold’s family.

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