Richard George ARNOLD

Richard George ARNOLD obituary, Richmond, VA

Richard George ARNOLD

Richard ARNOLD Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 5, 2012.
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.


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March 18, 2013

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)

April 16, 2012

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 last time we talked we shared our salvation in Jesus. Heaven's looking sweeter everyday! In loving memory, Carlene Haggerty

Jim Amick

April 15, 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.

Kathy Gregory

April 11, 2012

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.

Dena Moragues

April 10, 2012

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.

Paul Koll

April 7, 2012

God speed George.I always felt welcomed and your entire family spent many times with ours.

Four Generation's Of Arnold's

Breece Butler

April 7, 2012

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.

April 7, 2012

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

connie plantz

April 7, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. We went to school together. He was a fun person to be around.

JoAnn Bailey

April 6, 2012

Nancy, I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. I only met him twice, but he seemed to be a very nice guy. I know you miss him, but I also know from our talks that you two had a great time together so cherish those memories as they will keep him with you always. JoAnn

Jackie Baker

April 6, 2012

Singing with George holds so many fond memories for me. He was a true friend , someone I looked up to . My Love to Nancy and the family .

April 5, 2012

Upon meeting him the one time I did I immediately knew why Jeff is a good man. I'm sad to tears for you my friend, he was one of the good ones.

Robb Horne

April 5, 2012

I have ridden with him,played music with him,sang with him and laughed with him.
I pray his memory will always make me smile .
Miss you bro!

George, summer of 2011, Arnold's Park

Jeff Arnold

April 5, 2012

Jeff Arnold

April 5, 2012

We had an e-mail dialogue last Wednesday; this is the last thing he told me: "Hi, and hope you and Joie are doing well! I just want to say, that I'm proud of your accomplishments and you as a person."

I miss you, Dad.

Donna @ ABC

April 5, 2012

Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Robbie Watts

April 5, 2012

George will be greatly missed. His friendliness and kindness were unique, and I know he dearly loved his family. I will miss the messages he sent via email, but will always cherish the times he came over to the house to play music. Rock on, George!
Robbie Watts

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