Kenneth W. Arnold Sr., 81, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Striffler-Hamby with Jared Owens officiating, and burial will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.
Kenneth was born December 3, 1938 in Headland, AL, the son of the late William “Ed” and Alma Arnold. He married Ms. Barbara Jean Davis on May 29, 1954 and they spent many cherished years together. He served in the U.S. Army, but he retired as an Auto Glass Mechanic with Stephens Auto Glass. Kenneth was a member of Glenn Anthony Baptist Church and loved his family, music (bass was his specialty), and anything automotive.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Patricia Headley and Vander Arnold. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two children, Sharon A. Owens and Kenneth W. Arnold, Jr.; two grandchildren, Jared H. Owens and Kenneth W. Arnold III; three great-grandchildren; and one sibling, Johnnie Ruth Hall.
Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements; you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com
