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Members of Enid Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their own. Officer Bart Arnold died at his Enid home on Monday evening, according to an EPD press release. The 20-year veteran of the force had been on light duty and was recovering from a recent back surgery. He also had recently been diagnosed with COVID-19. Arnold joined EPD on Oct. 22, 2001, and served his career in the Patrol Division, the release states. In addition, Arnold served on the department’s Honor Guard.
Before joining EPD, Arnold served as a security policeman in the Air Force for four years.
“Arnold, who proudly wore badge #805, was a dedicated officer, loyal friend and loving husband and father,” the release said. “He will be sorely missed by everyone at the department and those who live in the community he so selflessly served.”
Funeral service is pending with Anderson-Burris Funeral Home & Crematory.
Bart Arnold, 57, of Enid Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly on January 3rd at his Enid home.
Bart was born in Salina, Kansas to John & Jean Arnold on November 7, 1964. He graduated from Enid High School in 1983, then went on to join the United States Air Force in 1987 where he served as a security policeman for 10 years. He married the love of his life, Dawn Roever, on January 5th, 1993. They shared 29 wonderful years together along with Dawn’s daughter Brittany, whom he loved as his own.
Bart’s calling to serve and protect continued even after his military service. He joined the Enid Police Department in October of 2001 where he proudly served as a patrol officer for 20 years. He was also a valued member of the department’s Honor Guard.
Police work was Bart’s passion and it was evident to all who knew him. Even his free time was spent watching crime television shows. Additionally, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to the beach, and spending time with his family. Despite Bart’s tough exterior, he absolutely loved to make people laugh. He was a dedicated policeman and he loved his family with all his heart. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Bart is preceded in death by his father John Arnold, mother Jean Arnold, and brother Brett Arnold.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, daughter Brittany Cooper & husband Ryan, sister-in-law Sherri Otto, uncle Bill Arnold, aunt Nancy Longstreth, & his many friends and work family at the Enid Police Dept.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at the Stride Bank Center Ballroom, January 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Anderson Burris Funeral Home & Crematory to cover memorial expenses.
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