Funeral services for Mr. Raymond D. Arrant, Jr., “Shoes”, 79 years old of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Larry Hibbard will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Arrant was born February 25, 1934 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away March 19, 2013 in West Monroe. He was retired from Ouachita Parish School Board after 29 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carol Jean Arrant. He is survived by his sons; David Arrant and Ray Arrant; daughters; Avie Williams and Norma Davis; 7 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.