James Arnold

James Arthur Arnold Sr. age 91, of Emory Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.

James Arnold was born in Ada, Oklahoma on August 19, 1933, to the late William A Arnold and the late Cora Etta Arnold. He was raised and attended school in Rains County.

He married his first wife, Iris Murlene Arnold in Emory in 1953, who preceded him in death in 1995. Shortly after marrying they moved to Dallas and were saved and baptized together.

He later married Edna Irene Arnold on December 25, 2010, in Emory.

James was devoted to his Christian faith and family. He was the kind of man that a handshake was his word. He belonged to Calvary Baptist Church in Emory. He was a committee member of Dunbar Cemetery for many years. He was a Boy Scout Leader mentoring the youth in his younger years.

His favorite hobby was growing flowers, and you could often hear him humming along to He's Got The Whole World In His Hands. He loved growing vegetables as well with tomatoes being his favorite. He loved a good game of cards and could play a mean game of dominoes. He loved to drink his morning coffee on his front porch enjoying the wildlife, while waving to friends and neighbors passing by.

He worked for General Motors as a forklift operator and retired after 30 years of dedicated service. After retiring, his lifelong experience with livestock allowed him to work as Foreman on Ivan Alexander Jr Ranch for approximately 20 years.

He is survived by his wife Irene Arnold of Emory; sons, James Arthur Arnold Jr of Ben Wheeler; Michael Lee Arnold of Euless; Wade William Arnold and wife Diane of Narvon PA; daughter, Pamela Jean Arnold-Breault and husband Charles of Emory, and his bonus children, Andy Pecina and wife Kim of Omaha NE; Laticha Jarrett and husband Jason of Emory. He is survived by a brother Frank Arnold of Granbury, sister Mary Ima McKinnie and husband Rudy of Dallas and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Jack Arnold, sisters Lucy Northcutt, Geneva Hays and two grandchildren Michael and Michelle Arnold.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 pm at Dunbar Church. Friends who would like to participate and pay their respects, and say goodbye are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dunbar Cemetery, Emory Texas.

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