William Percy "Bill" Arnold M.D. III

So sorry to see the passing of Dr. Arnold. He helped out on the Pain Service when we needed a caring physician. He spent time with each patient and was always able to find a meaningful connection to our patients. Many of the nurses and support staff would delight when he rounded on the floors as he was always willing to connect through stories or jokes. Wishing comfort to those who loved him.

I have an urge to be there and play taps on a syringe whistle (of WPA's design). He was special.

Bill and I worked together quite a lot in the '80s and '90s. I'm so sorry for his loss. My thoughts are with you, Gretchen.

Gretchen- I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Please accept my deepest sympathy

3 1/2 years my senior, Bill was always one of my favorite cousins. As a teenager, I saw him during most summers at our family's Cape Cod property. Bill could identify any airplane flying into or out of Otis Air Force Base. Due to runway location, we could look across Snake Pond and see nearly all of those planes. Of course, on the family visit to Nantucket Island, Bill convinced my friend Phil and me that we should rent bikes and ride them out to the airport. My one flight over the Cape was...

Very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. When I was young we were family friends as I grew up across the street from them, and then later on colleagues in the department of anesthesia at Uva. It was a great way to reconnect after many years. My heartfelt sympathy to all in your family, thinking of you all often.

I was Bill's assistant for 9 years, and he was amazing to work with. Always kind, always conscientious, and always cheerful and friendly, he was truly one of the best. When he became Chair of the ASA Art Committee, he insisted that he needed my help running the art exhibit at the annual ASA meeting, leading to me getting to experience cities like Las Vegas, Chicago, and San Francisco at a time when I could never have afforded it on my own. I owe my love of travel to him, and fondly think...

Gretchen, I am so sorry for this loss to you. I will pray that the Lord will lift you up and heal your heart.

Dr. Arnold was my anesthesiologist for an orthopedic procedure performed in 2001; I personally chose him, or perhaps coerced him, into doing my procedure and scheduled it on a day when he was in the operating room. He provided superb patient care to me and I remember him being so kind and caring. My sympathy goes out to his family and many friends; may he rest in peace.