Thomas Arledge, 86, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born August 20, 1929, in Lepanto, Arkansas. He had worked in insurance sales and was a Jehovah's Witness. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Nathaniel and Ethel Hogue Arledge; three brothers; and six sisters. Survivors include his wife, Frances F. Arledge of the home; his sons, Gary (Stacey) Arledge of Ash Flat and Scott (Lori) Arledge of Leesburg, Virginia; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, in the chapel of Tri-County Funeral Home at Highland, Arkansas.