Jimmy Astrell Arnold, age 86, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Mr. Arnold was born on November 4, 1934 in Smithville to his parents, the late Troy and Eunie Pearl Williams Arnold. He was a farmer and attended the Church of God 7th Day.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Arnold; a son, Jimmy Dean Arnold; two brothers, Vestrell and Kenneth Arnold; and sister, Dora Lawson.

Survivors include two sons, Charles and Darlene Arnold and Ricky and Anita Arnold; one granddaughter, Molly & Devin Merriman; two great-grandchildren, Reagan Grace Merriman and Carter Lane Merriman; one step great-grandson, Colton Merriman; one sister. Joan and George Hamilton all of Smithville; sister-in-law, Marie Sneed of Florida. Several nieces, nephews and friends also survive. 

Funeral service was held Friday, April 9, 2021 from the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Dennis Clark officiated and burial followed in Banks Cemetery. 

Serving as pallbearers were Charles Arnold, Ricky Arnold, David Bain, Taylor Ford, Larry Bain and Ronnie Arnold.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

April 14, 2021