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John Cecil Arnold, Sr.

December 22, 1925 - April 7, 2019
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Wednesday 4/10, 2:00 pm - 8:27 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

John C. Arnold, Sr., 93, of Big Spring, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 in a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Mt. Olive Memorial Park chapel with, Rev. Alan Matthies officiating.He was born December 22, 1925 in Dierks, Arkansas to Thomas and Hattie Smith Arnold. He married Stella Tynes October 6, 1946 in Big Spring and she preceded him in death April 4, 2008.Arnold came to Big Spring at the age of 4. He worked for Cosden Refinery for 35 years, and he grew vegetables and pecans and enjoyed sharing his crop with family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.Arnold served in the United States Army as a machine gunner with the 42nd Infantry during World War II and fought in France, Germany and Austria.Survivors include one daughter, Carla Arnold and Lynn Dickey of Big Spring; five grandchildren, Michelle, Brad, Heather, Audrey and John Paul; ten great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Hershel Matthies; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, John C. “Pinky” Arnold, Jr.; and eight brothers and sisters.The family would like to thank all family and friends for their love and support during the last few years.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com ,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Wednesday 4/10, 2:00 pm - 8:27 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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John C. Arnold, Sr., 93, of Big Spring, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 in a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Mt. Olive Memorial Park chapel with, Rev. Alan Matthies officiating.He was born December 22, 1925 in Dierks, Arkansas to Thomas and Hattie Smith Arnold. HeContinue Reading

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