Jimmy Arnold. Jimmy died on September 22, 2008.
His obituary: James (Jimmy) E. Arnold, age 65, of Franklin, GA, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born May 30, 1943, in Lexington, KY and moved to Atlanta, GA in grade school.He was a graduate of Sprayberry High School in 1961. Jimmy raced cars at Dixie Speedway from 1965-1985. Mr. Arnold owned and operated Marietta Automotive Specialist in Smyrna until he retired to Franklin, GA. He bought a horse ranch where he trained and raised quarter horses. Jimmy was the Past President and member of the Heard County Cattleman's Association, a member of the American Quarter Horse Association since 1988, member of the American Paint Horse Association, and member of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Association. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, James Ewing Arnold, Sr., mother, Ruth Samuels Arnold, and sister, Carolyn Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Pat Arnold; daughters & sons-in-law, DeeDee & Buck Benton of Cartersville and Debbie & Jim McCloud of Powder Springs; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and great friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008, at 2:00pm, from Clark Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Henry officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Patsy Arnold Assistance Fund at any Bank of America location. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com. Express condolences at mdjonline.com.
[Marietta Daily Journal (GA) - Thursday, September 25, 2008]
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