Beloved husband of 48 to years Maxine Arnold (went to the Lord in 2006). Father of son and daughter-in-law Gary and Gayla Arnold and grandfather of Laura Arnold. Father of son and daughter-in-law Alvin and Miriam Arnold and grandfather of Cassidy and Lizzie Arnold.
In his immediate family, Billy is survived by his brother Howard Arnold. Additionally, he is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and close friends.
Throughout his entire life, Billy dedicated himself to the betterment of others. He had great joy in serving others. After retiring as a pharmacist, Billy filled his time volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Pensacola Council on Aging, and serving those in need through Olive Baptist Church well into his 90th year of life.
Billy was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His crowning accomplishment and main purpose of his life was being a loving, gentle and respectful husband to his soulmate and wife Maxine. In his last days, Billy was well prepared to begin an everlasting life with God and spent his last days loving and thinking of others.
Services will be held on Monday, May 23rd at the Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel at Bayview Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 10:00am with a memorial service at 11:00am. After the service, Billy will then be laid to rest at Bayview Memorial Park. Immediately following, a celebration of life gathering will be held on property for attending family and friends. The service will be officiated by Pastor Jerry Passmore. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the 844 Mature Adult Men Sunday School Class at Olive Baptist Church.
Billy, Dad, Smiley, Grandpa Bill, PaPaw, Uncle Bill – these were your enduring names. You deeply touched everyone you encountered. Your death only means you are absent from your body, but you are not absent from our presence. You remain with us.
Your loving family
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