Robert E. "Bob" Arnold, 74, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, while being surrounded by his loving family at his home in Wichita, Kansas. Bob was born December 20, 1949 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Clayton and Mary (Crescenzi) Arnold.
Bob was raised in the Harrisburg, PA area where he attended high-school, and graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School. After his high-school graduation, he went off and joined the United States Air Force where he served for some time and was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas.
Bob was united in marriage to the love of his life, Donna Jo Morris, and to this union one child was born, Jason. He worked many years in the commercial/residential industry as he owned and operated his own business called "HardwarePro" for 12 years. Bob held a membership with Metro East Baptist Church in Wichita, where he enjoyed attending church worshiping Jesus Christ. During his free time, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren and spending time with his family whom he loved so deeply.
He is preceded in death by: his parents; his sister, Patsy Glad; and his brother, Skip Arnold.
He is survived by: his loving wife, Donna; his son, Jason Jared (Teresita) Arnold; his brother, Jack (Linda) Arnold; and his grandchildren, Justin Gamiao Arnold and Joshua Gamiao Arnold; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024; with the Memorial Service being held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 26, 2024, both at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas, with his nephew, Sam Morris officiating. Inurnment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, in the Garden of Meditation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made out to Wichita Children's Home, 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, Kansas 67226.
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Wichita Children's Home 7271 E. 37th St. N., Wichita, Kansas 67226
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