Barbara J. Arnold

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM with Jared Owens officiating. Burial will be in Parkhill Cemetery.

Barbara was born on May 19, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Maudie Mae Gresham Davis and William Frank Davis. At a young age she met the love of her life, Kenneth W. Arnold, Sr. Shortly after they were wed in Phenix City, Alabama. Barbara and Kenneth, Sr. made Columbus, Georgia their home. Together they loved to go dancing, Barbara also loved Southern Gospel and Country music, cooking, and especially spending time with family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and especially loved her.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth W. Arnold, Sr. and her parents, Maudie and William Davis; her brothers: William Randolph Davis and Raymond Bruce Davis.

She leaves her loving memory to be cherished by her son, Kenneth W. Arnold, Jr.; her daughter, Sharon A. (Teddy) Owens; her two grandsons: Jared H. Owens (Crystal) and Kenneth W. “Wade” Arnold, III; three great-grandchildren: Evan H. Owens, Charlie E. Owens, and Ellie Mae Owens; sister: Connie McArthur; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fond memories and condolences can be shared with the Arnold family at www.shcolumbus.com.