Richmond, Virginia
ARNOLD, Richard George, 65, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on April 1, 2012. He was a native of Mallard, Iowa, and a resident of Rockville, Va. George was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Olga Arnold. He is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Arnold of Rockville, Va.; his brothers, Thomas Arnold and wife, Jean Marie, and David Arnold and wife, Mary; his children, Jeffery Arnold, Crisanne Arnold, Susanne Arnold and Jennifer Arnold; his stepchildren, Shannon and Kristina Murphy, Joanna Murphy, Scott Murphy and Jessica and Matthew Cox; his grandchildren, Kayla, Drew, Maverick, Dylan and Jayden. A very talented musician, George was a two-time inductee to The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Hall of Fame (2004 and 2010). George never met a stranger and touched many with his infectious smile. He cherished his wife, family and friends. He was a beacon of love, laughter and music, and will forever play on in our hearts. May God bless and give him peace.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Nancy I am so sorry. So happy I met you and George in Freeport. I have thought of the short time together often and always with a smile. Thank you for touching my life. You could see how you loved each other. God bless you. Cynthia (met in Freeport)
March 18, 2013
Nancy, I spoke with George about three weeks ago.I still have his message on my phone. I logged onto facebook this morning to send a message to him. I am trying to grasp this right now, I am just heartbroken. You were a God-send to George, he was happy. My prayers go out to you, and to all his family and friends whose lives touched his. We are richer for having known him. George and I shared so many good times back in the first half of the nineties in Nashville. He was my dearest friend. The...
April 16, 2012
Nancy....I had heard a couple of years ago about the two of you getting together after so many years apart. Kind of a storybook thing, I thought.
George's participation in the music program at PC helped "put us on the map" and I was lucky enough to stand next to him for a couple of years when our groups entertained and contested. He was a fun guy--I know he'll be missed.
Jim Amick
April 15, 2012 | Wichita, KS
Dear Nancy and family -- I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that hundreds of peoples lives were touched by George's caring, funny, talented self. I'm very thankful that I got to make music with him. He will be very missed.
Kathy Gregory
April 11, 2012 | Richmond, VA
I was so surprised to hear of George's passing. We lost touch with the family after we all moved from Mallard and after Jay and Olga passed. I am his cousin on Jay's side. I am Dena Baker Moragues. I wish we had been better about keeping in touch. Our prayer are with you and your family as well as Tom & Dave. I am in Colorado Springs,CO, Galen Oregon WI, Vonita Statesville, NC & Renae Plymouth MN. Please send me Tom and Dave's address. Again I am so sorry to hear of your suffering.
Dena Moragues
April 10, 2012 | Divide, CO
God speed George.I always felt welcomed and your entire family spent many times with ours.
Paul Koll
April 07, 2012 | Lake Havasu City, AZ
Four Generation's Of Arnold's
Nancy, I am so sorry. I hope God gives you peace. He was a great father-in-Law to me. He was a terrific Papa to Maverick and Drew. He will be greatly missed.
Breece Butler
April 07, 2012 | Harrisonville, MO
I am sorry to hear of Georges passing; we went to school together and parents were best friends with mine.
Greg Reinders Council Bluffs, Iowa
April 07, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. We went to school together. He was a fun person to be around.
connie plantz
April 07, 2012 | Olympia, WA
