Willie Arnold

Mr. Willie Arnold age 72 of Pearson, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. Born October 26, l937 in Atkinson County, Mr. Arnold was the son of the late Olen, Sr. and Marie Dukes Arnold. He worked for Pearson Ice Company for many years and later for Ellie Batten in the poultry business before poor health forced his retirement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Willene Davis Arnold, infant son, James Gary Arnold, Grandson, Andy Barlow, 2 Sisters, Betty Gay and Mary Katherine Arnold and 1 Brother, Billy Ray Arnold. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Terry Arnold and wife Darla of Nashville, Ga. Jerry Wayne Arnold and wife Pam of Nashville, Ga. 3 Daughters: Willie Mae Barlow and husband Irby of Pearson, Ga. Brenda Starr of Pearson, Ga. Stormy Arnold of Pearson, Ga. 3 Brothers: Harry Arnold of Nashville Ga. Larry Arnold and wife Loudell of Pearson, Ga. Junior Arnold of Jacksonville, Fl. 4 Sisters: Wanda Arnold of Pearson, Ga. Margaret Spivey and husband Henry of Axson, Ga. Annie Mae Stone and husband Joe of Pearson, Ga. Linda McDonald of Spokane, Wa. 11 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Arnold were held at 2:00 P. M. Sunday, May 23, 20l0 at the Pearson Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Hardy Crosby, Bishop Steve Sirmans and Bishop Dan Vickers officiating. Special music included "One Wing In The Fire", Go Rest High On That Mountain: and "Daddy Never Was A Cadillac Man" presented by CD. The interment followed in Tanner Cemetery with "I'll Fly Away" rendered acappella by Stanley Gurley at the gravesite. Serving as active pallbearers were: Johnny Haskins, Henry Haskins Lil Keith Haskins, Kenneth Haskins, Tommy Davis, Michael Arnold, Joe Bennett and Bill Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were: Kyle Starr, Kevin Arnold, Randy Stone, Ricky Stone, Clay Arnold, George Arnold and Joey Courson. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements