Shane Eugene Arnold

Shane can be summed up as a genuinely nice guy—a trait that has become far rarer these days. His accent was unique and wholesome, and there was something special about the way he said "What’s going on?" and "howdy." He said it in a way that let others know he came in peace. The culmination of his humor and accent was evident when he jokingly referred to himself as "just an a**hole from El Paso."

He was the epitome of loyalty and devoted his entire life to the same machine shop that his father-in-law had started from scratch. He took great pride in his work as a machinist, was considered one of the very best, and enjoyed the simple things in life, such as a Coors Light after a hard day's work.

He was humble and always made sure that his son, Neil Eugene Arnold, knew "the best thing to ever come out of me, was you." One of his favorite pastimes was talking about and watching the Houston Texans with his son; whether complaining or praising, there was no better way to pass the time.

Though he never did it as often as he would have liked, he considered himself a fisherman and loved being outdoors, especially going camping. But by far, whether camping, fishing, or just living, there was no place Shane loved more than being at the beach.

He lost his one true love, his wife Deborah Arlene Arnold, way too soon, and things weren’t always easy after that. Later, he would fall in love all over again with his three beautiful granddaughters.

Nothing made him happier than his granddaughters. No matter what was going on, he never showed up to see his granddaughters without a treat or a toy in hand. First, he fell head over heels for Ayla, and then not too long after, Avyn would steal his heart. Though all his granddaughters were special to him, the youngest, Avrie, he always greeted with "hey, Gorgeous!" in a way that only he could.

His family was very special to him: his two brothers and their wives, his two sisters, all of their children, and his cousins and distant family here and in England. He admired them and spoke highly of them. He was proud of them all and loved them dearly.

In his fight against brain cancer, Shane showed extraordinary courage, often more so than those around him. Despite the pain and challenges, he somehow still maintained a sense of humor and his focus remained on returning home. Now, Shane has found his way back home, reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Deborah.

Shane’s life was about kindness and loyalty, against the odds. He leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him.