Arnold was the son of William and Della Ing Thomas. He graduated from Christopher High School in 1952 and started working at Caterpillar Tractor as a Machinist, retiring after 34 years of service.
Arnold was married to Mary Ames of Sesser, IL on December 15, 1956. They were together 24 years.
Arnold was a Christian attending Paris Avenue Church of Christ and touched many lives throughout the world. He will be missed.
Arnold was preceded in death by his daughter, Dara Thomas Castle and his son David Thomas.
Arnold is survived by his brother, Donald (Sharon) Thomas of The Villages, FL, sister Brenda (Henry) Meents of Frankfort, IL, son Douglas (Vanessa) Thomas of Alachua FL, 5 grandchildren Paul (Alice) Thomas of Pekin IL, Melissa Thomas, Greg Thomas, Jeff Thomas of Alachua FL, and Daniel Thomas of Norman OK., four great grandchildren James, Anna Grace,
Joshua, and Abigail Faith.
A private service will be held at a later date. Davison-Fulton Woodland chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online Condolence may be submitted to www.davison-fulton.com.
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