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WILLIAM ARNOLD Obituary

ARNOLD,
WILLIAM RAY "BILL"
Ocala - William Ray Arnold, 59, of Ocala, FL passed away October 13, 2013 at Woodland Terrace Nursing Home in Hernando under the care of Hospice from Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease.
He was born on August 7, 1954 in Hialeah, where in high school, he played football, was a wrestler and an avid weightlifter. He enjoyed fishing, diving, hiking, kayaking, camping and always weight training. He served as a Sergeant in the Army during the 1970's and 80's. He was a truck driver before his illness. Bill will be remembered for his kind heart, sense of humor and being a loving and connected husband, dad and stepfather.
He is survived by his wife of sixteen years, Vicki Arnold; brothers, Jessie Thomas Arnold, of Elizabethtown, KY, and David Arnold; sister, Durenda Fine of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; stepdaughter, Amber Tomasini, and grandson Andrew Tomasini both of Minneapolis, MN; and granddaughter, Sydney Nicole Stephens of Chiefland. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Arnold of Sebring; his daughter Shawna Ray Arnold and his first wife Joyce Arnold both of Williston; his nephew, Earl R. Scott III, of Jacksonville; and his parents, Willie and Joan Arnold of Sebring.
A private service will be held in Williston. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to Hospice of Citrus County.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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Vicky Ramsey

October 18, 2013

Vicky, Sorry to hear about your loss. Although I never met Bill, he sounds like he was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you my dear friend.

October 16, 2013

Vicki, Bill is no longer suffering, he is at peace and I will miss him and you and Mia. Love Darlene Adams LPN

October 16, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Bill's family. There are no words to take away this pain. A special life has passed from sight. Our Heavenly Father is Love and in His memory we are not forgotten. 1John 4:8 Sincere condolences.

Bruce & Celeste Stewart

October 16, 2013

Bill, may you find resting peace in Heaven with the Angel's. Love, Bruce & Celeste Stewart

October 16, 2013

Very sorry to hear this. Bill was a wonderful and dedicated employee before his illness and we struggled to fill his spot when he left. Kindest regards, Vicky. Al and Missy Dunse, Jim Camp and Curtis Chesser

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