Edwin Gene Arnold

He was born on March 17, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to Ella Sue Rooker Arnold and Wortham Arnold. Edwin was raised in Oak Cliff until he was 14 when he then moved to Mesquite, Texas. He attended Mesquite High school and University of North Texas, Denton, where he graduated in 1976. For a time, Edwin was a Junior High Math Teacher in Houston, Texas.

Some of the accomplishments in his life were when he earned his Associates Degree at Eastfield Community College, his B/A in Political Business Education and Math at University of North Texas as well as his B/A in Political Science/Business, and when he earned his Masters Degree in Humanities and Math.

In his spare time, Edwin enjoyed music, reading about different histories, crossword puzzles, shooting pool, riding his bicycle, watching the WNBA, and spending time at family events. His friends and family will always remember him as adventurous and never having any fear (also binge watching Netflix).

Edwin is Preceded in death by his mother, Ella Richardson; his stepdad, Milton Richardson; his father, Bill Arnold; his youngest brother, Robert Richardson; and his grandparents, Katie and Carl Rooker.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and John(Pete) Reyes; his brothers, Randy and Ronald Richardson; his nephews, Paul Dominguez, Brandon Richardson, Randy Richardson Jr, and Joshua Richardson; his great nephews, Paul (Tony), Dawson, and Colton Dominguez; and his cousins, Laura, Denise, and Karen.

Services are to be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10 AM with burial to follow at 11 AM at Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228.