Arlen Essary

Arlen Earl Essary, age 64 of Brooklyn, MS, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.
He was a native of Brooklyn, MS and graduated from F.C.A.H.S. in the class of 1975, with so many memories and accomplishments.
Arlen was a SSgt in the United States Air Force for more than 17 years of service.  He was a tanker hauler for the now retired SR-71 Blackbird, which he traveled the world with over the years.  He was assigned to 9th OMS with many great people.  After which, he moved to Transportation where they then trained more service members with all of his knowledge at Beale AFB in California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Earl Essary and Josie Vermel Morrow Essary; his brother, Gerald Wayne Essary, Sr.; his sister, Linda Joyce Essary Hill; and his nephew, Jason Essary.
Arlen is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Catherine Lynn Mullins Essary; his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Essary Helton (James); his brother, Phillip Essary (Linda); his sister, Ellen Wigley; his grandchildren, Sierrah Lynn Helton and Arian Gabriel Helton; his nephews, Gerald Essary (Ginger) and Clay Essary (Melissa); his 2 nieces, Jennifer Essary Edwards (Trell) and Julie Essary; and multiple great nieces and nephews that he was like a grandfather to as well, Gabby, Grace, Jacob, Kyle, Taylor, Tyler, Noah, Maddie, Lexi, and Hunter.
He loved to go fishing along with teaching everyone the art of laughter.  He wanted to make sure we all had a great time playing cards, dominoes, cooking, and telling so many family famous stories.
So at the end of the day, remember him with: “Come back when you can’t stay as long”, “Hasta LaVista”, and “Glad you got to see me.”
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ocean Springs, is serving the family.  An online obituary may be viewed at www.riemannfamily.com