Arnaud Hoxsey

Arnaud “Arnie” Legere Hoxsey, 70, of Atwood, died November 5, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Denver, CO. Arnie was born September 17, 1945, at the Benkelman, NE hospital to Eric Lynton and Glenda May (Loker) Hoxsey. He was the last born of five children and his father named him after his 1st officer on a naval warship in WWI.

Arnie was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church in Atwood and graduated from Atwood High School where he was active in scouts, music and basketball. He and Dan Lankas had a two-piece band “The Lankas/Hoxsey duet.” They set a record one Saturday night, playing the same song 17 times in a row, the only song they knew. It was on the Top 10 Hit Parade.

After graduating from high school, Arnie enlisted in the Air Force. He returned to Atwood after his discharge and opened the Lakeside restaurant, where he served his mom’s famous homemade pies, which were usually sold out before lunch began. Then he moved to San Diego, CA, where he opened his own medical courier service business, which was very successful, having seven drivers working for him. He developed a love for golf and managed the golf course when he moved back to Atwood. He was an avid golfer, winning the Atwood Open and shining at the KLOE Team event. You would find Arnaud at the golf course volunteering his time to clean up branches and trees whenever a windstorm blew in. He changed several teeing areas on the golf course. Brother Chuck said, “There was never a dull moment around Arnie, always joking and yes, arguing.” Arnie’s Diner was another venture he enjoyed.

Arnie was also an excellent welder. He had welded stainless steel for the space program and also welded locally. His ad simply stated “I can put anything back together except a broken heart or the crack of dawn.” His beautiful artistry is on display the #8 tee at the Atwood Golf Course, which his father helped found. It can also be seen at his house or the Oasis on the Plains, in Colby, where his spectacular palm trees are displayed.

Arnaud was a man of many talents and had expressed those talents in projects like the Senior Olympics and was working on the next Senior Olympics. He was also a soloist for many funerals.

Arnie was filled with enthusiasm and believed in honorable principles. The American Legion was close to his heart. He also had a special gift with his nieces and nephews, cajoling them with lighthearted teasing until soon roars of laughter ensued. They remember Arnie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jacqueline L. (Hoxsey) Doskocil; brother, Edward Jerome Hoxsey; half-sisters, Marguerite (Hoxsey) Elliott, Ellen May Benso and Ruby Belle Hoxsey and half-brother, John Hoxsey.

He is survived by his brother, Charles E. Hoxsey and wife Jeri, Woodward, OK; sister, Norma (Hoxsey) Stevens and husband Jack, McCook, NE; niece, Laura (Stevens) Olson, her husband Erik and children Abby Reed and Christian Olson; nephews, Denny Hoxsey, Paul Stevens and his wife Becky and children Jonah, Ethan and Emmy, Warren Stevens and his wife Sarah and children Isaiah, Willy, Stella and Joseph; brother-in-law, Larry Doskocil and his wife Joan and children Gena and Justin Doskocil and many cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the United Methodist Church, Atwood with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com