Ray Thomas “Tommy” VanArsdale, 86, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late Luther VanArsdale and Lauline Jeffries VanArsdale, was born on October 7, 1938 in the Exie community and departed this life on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home. 

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was the proud owner of Central Furniture Company that he opened in 1963. His favorite thing to do was to travel the world and go on cruises, where he would bring back trinkets to decorate his and Linda’s home. Tommy traveled to 6 continents and every state in the United States. He was a member of American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124, Greensburg Masonic Lodge F&AM #54, Greensburg Rotary Club, and Green County Country Club. Tommy served our country honorably, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, but served no war time.

He was united in marriage to Linda Louise Kessler VanArsdale on June 16, 1961, who preceded him in death on January 4, 2025.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter & son-in-law: Crickett & Paul “Mel” Smith of Greensburg

2 grandchildren: Paul Thomas Smith & Audrie of Richmond and Sydney Smith of Greensburg

1 great-grandson: Xavier Logan Smith of Richmond

1 brother: Robert VanArsdale of Greensburg

1 sister: Rhonda Wright of Greensburg

Special caregivers & friends: Nikki Curry, Annette Bagby, Connie Huston, & Tom “Kool” Akin

A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends

Besides his wife and parents, Tommy was also preceded in death by a sister, Joann VanArsdale; two sisters-in-law: Becky Bell, Era VanArsdale; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Wright.

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Funeral service: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00amCT at Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Brenson Bishop and Bro. Kevin Brantley officiating

Burial: Greasy Creek Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Honor Guard
 

Visitation: Monday, July 28, 2025 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Tuesday after 7:00amCT at Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Greensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Greasy Creek Cemetery Fund which can all be made at the funeral home.

PALLBEARERS: Frank Bell, Josh Bell, Jeff VanArsdale, Bobby Estes, William Lewis Bloyd, Tom Frank

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: The Domino Group, Walt Gorin, Jack Grimsley, Robert Davis, Sid Bowling, Cecil Calhoun, Terry Lile, Tim Thomas, Joe E. Froggett

Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY is in charge of the arrangements.