Arlen Robert Christenson, 86, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Goldsboro Health & Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 at Noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.

Mr. Christenson was born in Wisconsin on April 29, 1936 to the late Austin and Betty Small Christenson. He was a Retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his loving wife, Meredith Christenson; three sons, Karl Christenson, Kevin Christenson and Eric Christenson all of Goldsboro; and one granddaughter, Skylarr N. Christenson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Christenson.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.