Larry Arnold, age 76 passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Arlington, Tennessee. He is survived by two sons, Ray (Yvette) and John (Madelynn) Arnold and five grandchildren, Katie, Alex, Jonathan, Allison and Jake Arnold. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Katie Lohman Arnold and his parents Meva and Raymond Arnold.
Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, Larry graduated from Rose-Hulman and married Katie Lohman from Effingham before getting his PHD from Johns Hopkins. The family then moved to New Orleans in 1971 where Larry became a professor at the A.B Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. Upon retiring from Tulane University in 2005, he relocated to Arlington, Tennessee to be closer to family.
In addition to spending time with his family and friends Larry was an avid reader, history buff, tourist and supporter of his grandkids at sporting events and school activities. In his retirement, he became interested in helping the local Community taking an active role in the Arlington United Methodist Church, Kairos Prison Ministries, Arlington Senior Citizen Center and local food banks.
A memorial service will be held for Larry at Arlington United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 6 at 6:00PM preceded by a visitation at 5:30PM. Arlington United Methodist Church is located at 6145 Quintard Street, Arlington, TN. Services will also be held in Effingham, IL at a later date.
The family requests donations to Arlington United Methodist Church, MIFA or the Kairos Prison Ministries in lieu of flowers.
