DAVID ALLEN ARNOLD was born October 4, 1969 in Waterloo, Iowa. He was raised on a farm near Winthrop, Iowa. He enjoyed 4-H Club and going to the county fair with his 4-H project hogs. Later, he and his high school friends spent summers on their motorcycles. After graduating high school, David entered the U.S. Army. His home base was Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During his years of service, he was deployed with the 82nd Airbourne troops (as part of the support/supply team) wherever they were called to deal with crises or natural disasters. After he left the service, he returned to Somerville, Tennessee, where his family had relocated after leaving the family farm. He worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling in Collierville, TN for several years before meeting Tiffany and moving to Knoxville. David enjoyed pro sports, auto and truck pro racing. He also enjoyed spending time with his 2 dogs. David was good with children and looked forward to having his own family. David was a kind and gentle soul. His work spoke words of integrity. He was very patient, outspoken, respectful and a hard meticulous worker who cared so much about other people. He couldn’t ever tell lie. His smile was like sunshine. In 2007 he became a certified caregiver who worked at U.T. Medical Center, BASVH, and Support Solutions. Tiffany was the love of his life and soul mate. They both planned on marrying this September 2012 but he was called home suddenly. David we love you and he will be sadly missed by many, especially his dog “Benji”. Survived by his fiancé of 5 years, Tiffany Colbert and his step-son, Kristian Colbert; grandfather, Melvin Arnold of Independence, Iowa; parents, Robert and Mary Arnold of Somerville, TN; sister, Melanie (Jerry) Carmichael and their daughters of Westminster, MD; aunts, uncles, and cousins in Iowa. Preceded in death by his beloved grandmothers, Mary Alice Arnold and Edna Ball and grandfather, Bernard Ball. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday at Weaver’s Chapel with the service to follow at 8 pm. Rev. Jimmy Duncan officiating. You may share your condolences and sign David’s register online at www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.
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