Ralph (Frankie) Arms, age 68 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Frankie was a carpenter by trade but a musician at heart. He was very talented and played many instruments. He never had a lesson until he played with the Jordanaires in Vegas and, he learned to read music. He had the privilege of meeting Roy Clark who inspired him and Tony with his guitar playing as young boys. Frankie was a fun-loving guy who had never met a stranger. He will be missed! He was preceded in death by beloved mother, Bonnie Arms; brother, Tony Arms; and grandparents, Press and Rachel Edmonds. He is survived by loving sister and brother-in-law Sheila and Ken Rosen; nieces, Brandi, Hannah, Hayleigh, Hayden Welch; special friends, Tim Snow and loved band members, Bryan and Hailey McDaniel, many special cousins, family members, and friends. Honorary pallbearers, Tim Snow, Howard (Ace) Farr, Danny Bates, Mike Norton, Ricky Scates, Rusty Harrington, Justin Pratt, and Bobby Horner.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel from 5-7 with Memorial Service to follow at 7 pm with Rev. Charles Lynch officiating and music by Dean Townsend.
In lieu of flowers family ask that donations be made to help with funeral expenses, mail donations to Sheila Rosen, 8209 Cricket Rd. Powell, TN 37849. www.mynattfh.com
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