Ricky E. Arnold, 49, of Topeka, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at his residence. He was born on July 12, 1955 in Topeka, the son of Ernest E. and Anna B. Bolyard Arnold. He married Cindy A. Reece on September 20, 1991 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Nicholas E. Arnold of the home, two daughters, Mariah A. Porter of Pomona, Kiffany Williams of Kentucky, two grandchildren, three sisters, Cindy Nuzum, Connie Oliver, Kelly Grossenbacher, one brother, Steve Arnold and his mother, Anna B. McMahan. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery southeast of Topeka. Mr. Arnold will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the Nicholas E. Arnold Scholarship Fund c/o Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 S.E. Minnesota Ave., Topeka, Ks. 66605.