James L. Arnold, Sr., 78, of Sellersburg, IN left this world peacefully for heaven on March 6, 2016 at Floyd Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 9, 1937 in Jeffersonville, IN to the late John Arnold & Dorothy Oltman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jack, Ed, Mary Jane, & Barbara Ann.
Jim had careers with B.F. Goodrich and Goodyear Tire in Commercial Sales for over 31 years. Jim finished his career at Custom Plywood, Inc. retiring at age 72. He was a member of Northside Christian Church. Jim loved spending time with his family, playing golf, and traveling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn "Connie" Arnold; daughter, Pamela Jo Ledbetter (Roger); son, James Lee Arnold, Jr. (Debby); grandchildren, Amy Johnson (Kyle), Andrea Farrow (JR), Allison Arnold, Ryan Denney; and great grandchildren, Duke Farrow & Lex Johnson.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
Memorial contributions in Jim's name may be made to Northside Christian Church (4407 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150).
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