James Donald Arnold Dies At 73

James (Jimmy) Donald Arnold, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Arcadia, Florida on January 4, 1947 to the late William and Thelma McDuffie Arnold. 

He married Marilyn (Joy) Tindell Arnold on July 22nd, 1974 in Cook County, South Carolina. 

He spent most of his life cowboying and hauling cows. He never missed a chance to run an airboat, ride the woods, or fish every hole in town. He was known for hauling cows and raising hell. He could out drink the best of them and didn't mind a fight or two. He was loved by everyone and would give the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. 

He was "Uncle Jimmy" to most, and opened his arms to any and every kid that came by .Jimmy will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. 

He leaves behind his wife of 46 yrs, Marilyn (Joy) Arnold, his children Donald James Kish, James Donald Arnold Jr., Mary (Peggy) Dodson (Rob), Sussie Arnold, Jody Renae Arnold, and Jennifer Saloan Arnold, His grandchildren, Ashley Rockwell, Chelse Perez (Jesus), Shane Arnold, Shyla Harvey(Dustin), Blane Arnold Hough, Kasey Estes(Derrick), Brooklyn Hudson, and Holden Patterson, his great grandchildren, Hazlyn Perez and Jaylon Perez. His living siblings are Gloria Clay, Phyllis Mann, Carolyn O'Berry, and Glenn Arnold. 

Jimmy was also preceded by his: Brother, William "Billy" Arnold, his Sister, Joanne Suggs, and both parents 

The Family will receive friends on Friday December 18 from 930 to 1030 AM at Barn Ministry 1749 Main Street, Palmdale, FL. Funeral Service will be at 1030 AM. Interment to follow at Ortona Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home LaBelle.