William E. Arnold

WILLIAM EDWARD ARNOLD

William Edward Arnold (Bill) was born June 28, 1928 in Sugartree Township, Carroll County, Missouri and departed this life on January 17, 2025 at his home in Peculiar, Missouri, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 96 years, 6 months and 20 days.

He is survived by son, William Edward Arnold, Jr. and wife Carla of Peculiar, MO;  daughter, Sheree Leigh Etzenhouser and husband Bart of Peculiar, MO; grandchildren, William E. “Trey” Arnold, ɪɪɪ, of Peculiar, MO,  Emily (Etzenhouser) Nelson and husband Brandon of Independence, MO, Zacary Arnold of Peculiar, MO, and Eric Etzenhouser of Peculiar, MO; great-granddaughters, Paetra Arnold, Charlotte Arnold and Hope Arnold, along with many other relatives and friends.

Bill was the son of Emil and Hester (England) Arnold.  He spent his younger years in the Carrollton, Missouri area, graduating from Bogard High School in 1947.

On September 6, 1949, Bill was united in marriage with Beverly J. Cary in Carrollton, Missouri and to this union three children, William Edward Arnold, Jr., Sheree Leigh and Timothy Dean were born.

In addition to his wife, Beverly, of 67 years, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Hester Arnold; one son, Timothy Dean Arnold on October 29, 2024, and three siblings.

He set a wonderful example for his children, grandchildren, three precious great-granddaughters, and those around him by how he lived his life. He was a man who loved the Lord, and by his gentle teachings, led many to know our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He served as a deacon for several years at First Assembly of God of Independence where he was fondly known as “Daddy Bill”.  In his later years while attending HIS Church he was lovingly known as “PaPa Bill”.  We can only imagine the lives that have been touched by his wisdom and gentle spirit.

In his younger years, Bill worked at several companies such as Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Bendix and International Paper before accepting a position with the Amoco Refinery in Sugar Creek, Missouri. During much of this time, he also owned and operated his own business, Arnold Refrigeration. After several years, Amoco Oil transferred him to their Texas City, Texas refinery where he started as a machinist and, at the time of his retirement on September 30, 1988, had earned the position of shop foreman. He also owned two working farms in Texas, one in Plainview and the other in Hale County, which he owned until 2015. He also owned the Arnold family farm in rural Carroll County, Missouri. After his retirement, the Arnold family moved back to Independence, Missouri.  He continued to work until his early 90’s and completed his working career as a maintenance engineer for Lester Construction Company.

Bill enjoyed duck and goose hunting, and later turkey hunting with his son, Bill, Jr.  He greatly enjoyed riding ATVs in the mountains of Wyoming, South Dakota and especially Colorado with his family.

Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday January 24, 2025 at HIS Church, 1210 N. Highway 7, Pleasant Hill, Missouri with Rev. Tim Casteel officiating. Casket Bearers will be Trey Arnold, Zac Arnold, Brandon Nelson, Eric Etzenhouser, Larry McFee and Steve Ramirez. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive family & friends beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 Noon at the church. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family suggests contributions for a memorial fund in Bill’s honor, care of HIS Church.