James A Arnold

James A. Arnold, 75 of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer on June 8, 2024. He was born in The Pas Manitoba, Canada, the son of the late William (Bill) Arnold and Muree Richards Arnold. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Amy Babbs Arnold.

Jim was a graduate of Brandon University with a BEd. He left Canada and the cold weather and moved to Antigua and taught high school. While there he was also a bartender at a beach bar. He made many friends and skippered a sailboat in many boat races. Jim loved living by the sea. After Amy and Jim married she longed to go back to the states so they moved to Durham NC where he taught fifth grade at Club Blvd School. All the kids wanted to be in Mr. Arnold's class. In 1997, he decided to manufacture BBQ sauce. It was his mom's recipe. He named it Jim's Own. It was very successful and was sold in NC, SC and Georgia and still on store shelves today. Jim cooked, bottled and delivered his sauce himself weekly to all his vendors. Jim was an avid Duke fan, he loved his puppies, loved to travel, especially on cruises and loved to play cards and gamble. He loved to entertain friends and have daiquiri parties. Jim loved to cruise around in his mustang GT but especially loved riding his Harley Davidson with his NC friends from Brailie's. He also enjoyed a good rum and diet coke, NFL!! He lived life to the fullest.

Jim is survived by his love and caregiver Mallorie Warren, daughters Kristin Arnold (Shane Ducharme), Jodie Brooking (Chris); grandchildren Jordan Arnold, Amanda Arnold, Richard Brooking, Jessica Brooking; great grandchildren Lucy, Dahlia, Tony, Mason and Calliope; and sister Jan Bell (Don).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any animal rescue of one's choice or the American Cancer Society.

A celebration of life will be determined at a later time.