November 25, 1930 ~ February 14, 2026 (age 95)
Arnold is survived by his wife Mickie Eades, a daughter Cynthia Eades Harrison and a son Richard Eades (Shannon). He has 5 grandchildren: Christopher Davis (Aimee of South Carolina), Brian Brooks (deceased), Holly Price (Jason of Opelika), Jacob Eades (Niina) and Jessica Eades. 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Arnold was born in Hart, Texas to sharecroppers. He was 4th of 9 children. Later his family moved to Snyder, Texas where he graduated from Ira High School. One of his 1st jobs was as a Taxi driver where you could travel across town for twenty-five cents. Times being hard he decided to join the U.S. Army. After eight months of Infantry Basic Training and Leadership School he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He served as squad leader and platoon sergeant for the 1st 10 years, serving in Korea, Germany and Vietnam. The 2nd ten years he served as instructor and senior instructor. His duties required the writing of technical and field training manuals. He had the privilege of writing citations for military service awards. His last year served was in Germany as Battalion Senior Intelligence Specialist where he was a member of Commander’s Staff on advisement of security within the unit and transference of intelligence information. He was promoted to Master Sergeant. Arnold retired from the U.S. Army on June 30, 1972, with possibility of reinstatement if the occasion arose. Arnold went back to school to learn a new trade. Majoring in Drafting (Mechanical and Architectural). In 1973 he was offered a position with NCR in Peachtree City, Georgia. He became Senior Parts Analyst. This included recognition of all components in cash registers. Arnold retired from NCR after 20 years of service.
Arnold accepted Christ at the age of 12. He took his dedication seriously in following wherever the Lord sent him. While in Peachtree City he was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ga. He was involved in missionary studies. He assisted in building several homes in the U.S. for Habitat for Humanity and lead young men in the field of missionary as to several becoming Ministers themselves.
Arnolds’ last 23 years were spent in Paradise (Opelika, Al). Together with Wife (Mickie) they attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness of Crawford, Al. Their activities changed a little part of Beauregard, Alabama. They ran a Pick and Pay of produce, grew beautiful flowers (Flower Zone Nursery), ran an Event Center for weddings, reunions, and birthdays (Windmill Acres). Also, an RV and camp park for travelers.
Arnold loved talking with everyone that crossed his journeys path about his days in service, methods on how to grow plants, or travels across Gods land. He enjoyed staying busy with his hobbies: gardening, carpentry and tinkering on old cars.
My Mothers fondest memory is how every night before bed he would come up with something to make her laugh. He will be missed by all.
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