James Robert Arnold

James Robert Arnold, age 90, of Shortline Road, Springfield, passed away at 4:01 a.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home after an illness.

A native of Washington County, he was born on August 15, 1929 to the late James Emmett “Jimmie” and Edith Russell Arnold.

He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and a farmer.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Margaret Shewmaker Arnold on August 15, 2011; a sister, Jeanie Beckum on May 12, 2019 and two brothers, Russell Arnold on September 21, 1979 and Howard Neal “Dick” Arnold on May 25, 2017.

Survivors include, a son, Bobby Arnold (Robin) and a daughter, Janice Tingle (David); two grandchildren, Brian Mattingly (Shannon) and Bobby Joe Mattingly (Amanda); four great grandchildren, Isaiah, Anna Kate, Emma Grace and Noah Mattingly all of Springfield; three sisters, Ruth Hays of Springfield, Barbara Riley (Amos) of Lebanon and Donna Carpenter (Bobby) of Perryville and a special friend, Martha “Marty” Pendleton of Lebanon.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 6th at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Kyle Yankey, pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Brian Mattingly, Bobby Joe Mattingly, James Alan Pinkston, Jim Wyland, Joe Hays and Jimmie Devine.

Visitation was from 4 until 8 Thursday at the Carey & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery or Hosparus.

Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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