Arnold Richard Parkhurst, 82, of Bargersville, IN passed away, at his home, on Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Bargersville, IN.

He was born June 12, 1943 at the military hospital at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, IN.

He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Franklin American Legion Post 205, as well as a 50 year member and Past Master of Union Village Lodge #545 F&AM, the Scottish Rite and the York Rite.

He had been a machinist for Allison Gas Turbine in Indianapolis, IN for thirty years before retiring.

Survivors include his son Scott Parkhurst (Laura) of Franklin, IN, his daughter Mariah Hinderliter (Chad) of Shelbyville, IN, grandchildren Daniel Parkhurst, Audrey Parkhurst, Lucas Hinderliter (Kylie) of Columbus, IN, Morgan Hinderliter and Madisen Hinderliter both of Shelbyville, IN, a brother Michael Parkhurst (Janet) of Bargersville, IN, a sister Beverly Thompson (Steve) of Needham and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Bernetta (Doty) Parkhurst and his former spouse, Ruth (Skaggs) Parkhurst.

A Masonic service will begin on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN with a service following, being conducted by Pastor David Stephenson and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortury.com/obituary/arnoldpakhurst.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 12 Noon until the 2:30 PM service at the mortuary.

Burial will follow the service at Harris Cemetery in Union Township, Bargersville, IN with military honors being conducted by the United States Army Honor Guard and Franklin American Legion Post 205 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin, 101 Hurricane Street, Franklin, IN 46131 or at www.bgcf.net.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Information 317-738-0202.