

Arnold was a Retired Chief Master Sergeant after 33 years active-duty service. He served in WWII and the Vietnam War, which earned him the WWII Victory Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star, and Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, amongst many other awards and decorations. He was nominated for Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force before retiring from active duty. He continued to serve our country for another 15 years in civil service.
Arnold is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Wanda Magill.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Kathy Magill.
Visitation will be held at Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home, 1111 Military Pkwy, Mesquite, Texas 75149, on May 5, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will take place at Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home, 1111 Military Pkwy, Mesquite, Texas 75149, on May 5, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
A Committal Service will be held at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas 75211, on May 5, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
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