ARNOLD, Jack

73, of Lakeland, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his son's home in Summerville, SC. Born in Schenectady, NY, May 15, 1945, he came to Lakeland from St. Petersburg 33 years ago. He was a wonderful husband, father, friend and an accountant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force (Vietnam) and a member of Welcome Baptist Church in Lithia. He is survived by his sons, Troy Buell, Lakeland, Michael Arnold, Idaho Falls, ID, Anthony Arnold, Okeechobee, Matt Arnold, Summerville, SC; daughters, Patricia Erskine, Lakeland, Sandra Priest, Lakeland, Melissa Arnold, Tampa; brother, Richard Arnold, St. Petersburg; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Welcome Baptist Church or Hospice of South Carolina, 136 Stonemark Lane, Suite 100, Columbia, SC

29210. The family will receive friends Monday, December 31, 2018 from 11 am-12 pm at Welcome Baptist Church, 11308 Welcome Church Road, Lithia, FL 33547. Funeral services will follow at 12 pm. Condolences may be sent to the family at seiglerfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Seigler Funeral Home, Mulberry, FL.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 29, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack ARNOLD

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16 Entries

Charles Van Deven

December 21, 2019

Jack is missed here with us. We all know that he is in a better place with no aches and pains.Good people are always remembered.

Russ and Sherry Johnson

February 10, 2019

Family of Jack Arnold
Our most heart filled condolences and prayers grieving for the loss of a wonderful and well appreciated friend for more than 34 years.
Russ had the privilege of Jack joining us at CorBan Industries (later CorBan Armco in Tamps until its close in 1984.We shared the pleasure of wonderful friendship, shared memories together of expanding families from first birth's,time with Danna and Jack in Naples with Sherry and Russ viewing a beach sunset with a green flash shortly before the calling home of Danna. What a privilege for the life long friendship,Prayerful support through Jack's years fighting the big C. Pain and treatments didn't hinder Jack in helping with accounting assistance to the end or always caring concern more for how we and the family were doing with a simple request for prayer rather than for his pain and suffering absorbed without complaining.

The loss of Jack is Huge as a long time Great friend(nothing like that of the family of a loving father, grand-dad (cheerful man filled with the Holy Spirit) A very great guy, missed so much!.

Sadly we were not aware of Jack's passing until the 10th of February when discovered on an internet search being out of touch learning his time with Matt and family is SC was too short. Had we been aware of the Services we would have been there to help celebrate the life of a wonderful man and meet family and friends that Jack was so proud of.

God Bless and forever remember our friend forever. We shall reach our to Matt and the family with our love and best wishes during these difficult times.

Justine ,Russell,Jenny, and Autumn Plummer

January 12, 2019

Jack was our accountant for many years and always there when we had a question.He will be missed.

January 2, 2019

To the Family of this wonderful man.
Many hearts will miss him, Many lives continues to be blessed with having known him. Mr. Jack was truly kind, funny, patient, smart and a really great guy. I was blessed that he was brave enough to hire me to the City and strong enough to allow me to continue to work for him. I know that he will be so missed and will always be always be remembered with such great respect in my heart. I send you each prayers for strength in your loss. Truly. Susan (Carter) Kelley

Stephen LaLonde

January 1, 2019

Jack worked for the City of Lakeland for many years and was a great friend to me and my family. He also helped me with my taxes well over a decade in which his expertise enabled our family to maintain financial stability. God bless Jack and his family. He will be thoroughly missed.

Mary Vaughn

January 1, 2019

With deepest sympathies for this family's loss. Jack was a trusted friend and our "tax man" for many years. We will always remember him for his honesty and forthrightness. He was so kind and always spoke so lovingly of his large family. His is a life well lived and he served as a shining example of a man who loved life and tried for so many years to do everything he could to preserve it. He will be greatly missed by so many. God, please bless this dear man.

Charles Van Deven

January 1, 2019

Jackmeister, My longtime friend, it is very hard to let go of your kind and caring persona. I shall admit that I needed kleenex tissues when reading of Our loss. We taiked of your delema and your struggle to carry on, which you did, with all you could. That is to be admired for all who suffer in similar forms and ways. Our loss is Gods gain. Til we meet again my Friend. Charlie

Pam Gregory Pfaff

December 31, 2018

To a very dear friend of more than 40 years. You were my friend, my bowling partner, my coaching partner, and much more, besides my tax man. You and Danna were truly the best blessings in my lifetime. We shared many laughs and you two were my rock in times of need. Whatever I needed you two were there for me. After the loss of your beloved wife and a dear friend of mine we stayed close. Because that's who you were. All of your children were always very kind to me as well. I now have two holes in my heart that will never be filled because I don't think there is anyone as loving and caring as you and Danna. Rest In Peace with Danna in God's hands.

Linda Fagan

December 31, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of my friend Jack. We were both members of the Polk County Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) for several years. He was a wonderful man and dear friend. My condolences to his family.

Devon

December 31, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bill & Nancy Lott

December 30, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jack Arnold. He has been a treasured friend of our family for many years. He did our taxes, but so much more. He taught us many good financial practices. He took a personal interest in our family. As our children grew and started their families, Jack took the same care and personal interest in them. We will all miss him. He was such a fine Godly man who was always positive and uplifting, no matter how rough he was feeling. We are so glad he is not suffering any more. It makes us happy to think of him back with his beloved wife. We will miss you Jack, until we see you again.

Sharon Siegel

December 30, 2018

Have known my dear friend Jack since he worked for the city of Lakeland several years ago. His family was his world and talked about them often while doing my taxes for the past 23 years. Rest in peace Jack and hope you connect with my husband Jay who went to heaven last December.

Susan Hemmer Posey

December 30, 2018

Jack will be missed by all of his 1963 Dixie classmates. Rest in peace classmate and our love to all of your family.

Susie Salmon

December 29, 2018

My dear Friend Jack , as we went to school together since elementary school , and remained friends for many years. My deepest Sympathy to the family and prayers for the strength to go through this saddened time. Warmly, Susie Oberdorf"

JKH/JW

December 29, 2018

My sincerest condolences to the Arnold Family for the loss of your loved one, Jack, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.

William Calvert

December 27, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Love, Bill & Sam

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