Arnaud 'Arnie' Legere Hoxsey

Monday, November 9, 2015

Arnaud 'Arnie' Legere Hoxsey

Sept. 17, 1945 - Nov. 5, 2015

DENVER, Colo. -- Arnaud "Arnie"Legere Hoxsey, 70, was born Sept. 17, 1945, at the Benkelman, Nebraska, hospital and passed away Nov. 5, 2015, at the VA Hospital in Denver. Arnie's father named him after his 1st officer on a naval warship in World War I. Arnie was the last child of five born to Eric Lynton Hoxsey and Glenda May (Loker) Hoxsey.

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

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

He was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church in Atwood and graduated from Atwood High School. He was active in scouts, music, basketball, and later, a love for golf. 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. The American Legion was close to his heart. After being discharged from the Air Force, he returned to Atwood opening 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, California, where he opened his own medical courier service business which was very successful, having seven drivers working for him. He then moved back to Atwood where he managed the golf course.

He was an avid golfer, winning the Atwood Open and shined at the KLOE Team Event. Arnie's Diner was another venture he enjoyed. Earlier, Arnie was an excellent welder stainless steel for the space program. He also welded locally. His ad simply stated, " I can put anything back together except a broken heart or the crack of dawn."

Arnaud was a man of many talents and expressed those talents in the projects like the Senior Olympics and was working on the next Senior Olympics. He soloed for many funerals. His artistry you can find as a beautiful display on No. 8 tee on the Atwood Golf Course, which his father helped found and the creative touches at his home and at the Oasis Plaza of the Plains in Colby, Kansas, where you can find his spectacular palm trees. 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." He was filled with enthusiasm and believed in honorable principles. He had a special gift with his nieces and nephews, cajoling them with lighthearted teasing and soon roars of laughter ensued. They remember Arnie.

The service is at the Methodist Church in Atwood at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, 2015. Burial is at the Fairview Cemetery in Atwood, Kansas, with military honors.

Memorials can be given to the American Legion in Atwood.