James Edmonds "Jimmy" Arnold

James Edmonds "Jimmy" Arnold obituary, Bardstown, KY

James Edmonds "Jimmy" Arnold

James Arnold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Bardstown on Dec. 26, 2025.
A Bardstown resident, Mr. James Edmonds "Jimmy" Arnold, age 71, passed away Thursday December 25, 2025, at his residence. Jimmy was born January 18, 1955, in Bardstown to the late Robert "Bob" and Gladys Edmonds Arnold. Jimmy was a retired insurance agent, loved to travel, loved baseball, music and the Kentucky Wildcats. He loved his three sons, loved life and was a man about town. He was a member of the Bardstown 1st Christian Church Disciples of Christ. He is survived by his three sons, Wilson Arnold of Bardstown, Andy Arnold of Bowling Green, Alex (Ashley) Arnold of Bardstown, one sister, Kathy Goff of Mount Washington, one brother, Bobby Arnold of Bardstown and the mother of his children and good friend, Gena Arnold. Visitation for Mr. James Edmonds "Jimmy" Arnold will be Monday, December 29, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. A time of sharing with family and friends will be 5:00pm Monday. Cremation will follow the visitation with inurnment in Bardstown Cemetery at a later date. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James, please visit our floral store.

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December 31, 2025

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Dave and Rebecca Leasure

December 31, 2025

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Jim will be missed by those who knew him, but heaven is gaining a good soul. Jim and I attended Ky Academy together in 1972-1973. May he rest in peace!!!

John Timothy Hardesty

December 29, 2025

Jimmy was a great, kind, and considerate man. His family was all. He loved life, and maybe U of K a little too much, but that was his only bad mark. He was quite a character yet always listened to everyone, I'm surprised he wasn't a poet or writer. Jimmy earned your respect and asked nothing in return. The world is very silent without him in it. I'm so sorry, my deepest condolences to the family.
- Tim Hardesty

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