Byron Arnold, Jr., age 87, of Campbellsville, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.
A native of Washington County, he was born on March 24, 1932 to the late William Byron and Arene Shewmaker Arnold.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Irvine, KY, a 1950 graduate of Irvine High School and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky College. He served in the United States Air Force stationed in Germany. He worked as a customs agent in New Jersey until his retirement.
He is survived by three sisters, Peggy Williams of Louisville, Wanda Arnold of Lebanon and Nancy Farmer (Lynn) of Versailles; 2 nieces, Robin Brohm (Michael) and Amy Chandler (James); 4 nephews, Jeffrey Williams, Christopher Williams (Diane Cox), Wesley Farmer (Alethia) and Seth Farmer (Donna); 3 great nieces and 2 great nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 25th at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Boe, officiating.
Burial was in the Peter Cemetery at Mackville where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Serving as pallbearers were members of the Honor Guard.
Visitation was after 12:00 noon Thursday.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hosparus.
Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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