Joe Flake Arnold

1949 - 2025

Joe Flake Arnold obituary, 1949-2025, Orange Grove, TX

Joe Flake Arnold

1949 - 2025

BORN

1949

DIED

2025

Joe Arnold Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2025.
Orange Grove - Orange Grove, Texas - Joe Flake Arnold, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on October 14, 2025. Born February 19, 1949, in Mathis, Texas, to Robert and Viola Arnold, Joe graduated as Salutatorian and excelled in sports and FFA. He earned a business degree from Texas A&I University and worked in retail, oil and gas, and ranching. Joe loved family, animals, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; children Lacey, Ashley, Joe Dale, and Owen; seven grandchildren; and siblings Bobby, Jacquelyn, and Sharen. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth Ray Arnold, and dear son Brandon. A graveside celebration will be held November 8, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Sandia Cemetery.

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