John Thomas Arnold

John Thomas Arnold obituary, Upton, KY

John Thomas Arnold

John Arnold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manakee Funeral Home - Elizabethtown on Jan. 12, 2026.
John Thomas Arnold, 64, of Hodgenville, passed away peacefully at his home.
He was born in Louisville to Robert and Lena Arnold. He was a proud worker at Texas Roadhouse and considered the team as part of his family. He was diehard fan of the Kentucky Wildcats.
He was preceded in death by his Brother, Larry James Arnold, Father, Robert Frank Arnold, Mother, Lena Arnold.
He is survived by his Brothers, Daniel Arnold of Rineyville, KY, Mike Arnold, and Steven Arnold, Daughter, Lisa Arnold, Sister, Julie Donnelly of IL, and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside service will held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at New Horizons Cemetery in Glendale, KY.
Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Thomas Arnold, please visit our floral store.

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