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Hugh Arnold Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Hugh E. Arnold, 83, of Springfield died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln.
He was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Truman, Ark., the son of Benjamin and Blanche Proffer Arnold. He married Kay Adams in 1963, in Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; five sons, Jason Arnold of Springfield, Gary Arnold of St. Petersburg, Fla., Galen Arnold of Decatur, Brad Allen of Richardson, Texas, and Tim Allen; two daughters, Annette Hermann of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Linda Carvalho of Taos, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Louise Armstrong of Garden City, Mo., and several nieces and nephews.
Hugh worked for the International Typographical Union as a typesetter for 44 years, retiring in 1977. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard/Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a member of Lighthouse Community Church.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 530 N. Fifth St., with the Rev. Rick Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery with the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County conducting military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to HDSA or JDRS.
Please visit the online obituaries at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.
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Courtney Perkins
May 1, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Galen Arnold
May 1, 2009
Thanks to everybody for signing the guest book. Dad's burial site is in Camp Butler near the family house.
Jill Garrett
April 30, 2009
I am sad learn of Hugh's passing. I will greatly miss seeing him when I run in the mornings this summer. We usually just waved, but occassionally we would talk. I could tell that he had a great family. Hugh was truly an inspiration to me. Please accept my condolences.
Denese Schaljo (Clark)
April 30, 2009
I am very sad to hear about Hugh's passing. I have a lot of fun childhood memories visiting with Hugh & Kay, Brad & Tim, and Galen at their home in Riverton. Please accept my prayers of sympathy to Hugh's family.
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Tony & Lana Laughhunn
April 30, 2009
Please accept our deepest condolences. Through our shared belief in the One who is the Resurrection and the Life, we have confidence that we will meet again.
- - Orville & Frances Baker, Tony & Lana Laughhunn
Joe & Linda Turner
April 28, 2009
We were very sorry to hear about Hugh and offer our condolences. We considered Hugh a dear friend and always enjoyed his phone calls to visit. He will be missed but we know he is now in a better place and know we will see him again in heaven.
Sunshine Hubbard
April 28, 2009
Grandpa you will be missed more than words can explain. I think of all the years we missed and I get so sad. I'm glad you're resting peacefully now and the suffering is over. You will be missed forever.....With Love...Your grand-daughter Sunshine
Larry Leranth
April 28, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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