Jim was born on September 21st, 1940 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Ida “LaVern” Gibson and James Franklin Harris. LaVern married Boyd Arnold when Jim was a small child. Jim married Erma Kern and together they had twin children, Kelly and Kammie. Jim married Theresa Walker and after Theresa’s passing, Jim raised Theresa’s girls Tammy and Terri. He then married Sharon Moss, the love of his life, and they had one son together, Mike Arnold. Jim had a long distinguished career serving the public for over 30 years in law enforcement and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He is preceded in death by his wife Teresa Walker Arnold (1974); daughter Tammy Walker Broadfoot (1998); son Kelly Arnold (1995); mother LaVern Arnold (1992); and sister Sherry Harris Selph (1968).
Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years Sharon; his daughter Terri and her family Dakota, Staton and Jaci; daughter Kammie and her family Ashlee and Kolby Arnold and Molly Belew; son Mike and his son Trent; his great-grandchildren; sister Paula Cloar and husband Dennis; brother-in-law Raymond and wife Kathy Moss; sister-in-law Linda Wagner; so many nieces and nephews that he loved and joked with and pulled pranks on.
Jim was always such a funny and loving man. But he loved to make his family and friends laugh. He will be truly missed.
Celebration of life service will be at 2:00pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at Baggerley Funeral Home, Edmond.
Donations may be made in Jim’s name to the American Cancer Society.
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