Edward Franklin Arnold (John) went to his Heavenly home Friday September 16th at the age of 79.
John was born to Carl and Juanita Arnold February 4, 1943 in Silo, Ok. He was one of 16 children. John left school at an early age to help support the family. Family has always been very important to him. John spent his life working in some form of construction and the last 45 years running his own business with his son Brandon.
John met Bobbie in 1974 and they soon married combining their families of three boys and two girls, Chuquieta, Johnny, Sharolet, Jimmy and Brandon.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandpa, He loved playing music and could play any stringed instrument. He played any chance he got and especially when he got to with his family. He used his talents to spread the gospel of our Lord and Savior.
John is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Juanita Arnold, Six brothers, Dickey, Darrell, Dan, Phillip, Dale and Jerry Arnold. Sister Carlita Ernest, Son Johnny Arnold and Daughter Sharolet Arnold.
Survived by his loving wife of 47 Years Bobbie, Daughter Chuquieta Arnold, Son’s Jimmy and Brandon (Barbara) Eeds. Sisters: Annie Bryant, Wanda (Curtis) Mayo, Jearline (Terry) Monjay, Joyce (Allen) Keith, Sue (Kenneth) Smith. Brothers: David (Rose Ann) Arnold, Mac Arnold and Bob Arnold. Grandchildren: John Cummins, Susan (Chris) Roberts, Stephani Batchelor, Shaina Batchelor, Thomas Eeds & Crystal Arrington. He also had 9 Great grandchildren, 3 Great Great grandchildren and MANY, MANY nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Brandon Eeds, John Cummins, Chris Roberts, Bubba Roberts, Thomas Eeds and Charles Ross.
Honorary Pallbearers: BR Frith, Casyn Roberts, Cash Roberts, Caleb Cummins, Cameron Young and his surviving brothers: David, Mac and Bob Arnold
Funeral Services will be held at Hebron Baptist Chruch in Bells, Texas, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 2:00pm. Family and friends can gather at Fisher Funeral Home in Denison, Texas on the evening of September 20, 2022, from the hours of 5:00 pm 7:00 pm.
Condolences can be registered at http://www. fisherfh.com
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home
