Donald’s Obituary Donald Ray Arnold, 80 years of age, passed away on February 2, 2019, in Springfield, MO. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to Malcolm Arnold and Marjorie (Nicholson). At a young age, Donald moved with his family to Tennessee where he attended Rutherford High School in Rutherford, Tennessee, and then after retirement, moved with his wife to southwest Missouri to be near his father who resided in Monett, MO.
Donald was united in marriage to Ella (Cournoyer) on August 14, 1965. To this union, two daughters were born: Carole and Donna. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
Donald began his working career as a pipe fitter, building submarines for the military, then became a ship scheduler and retired from the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. He enjoyed many activities such as bowling, golfing, woodworking, fishing, and camping. Donald was active with the Springfield Senior Golf League, playing golf with his friends on many golf courses.
Donald is survived by his beloved wife: Ella; two daughters: Donna Martin, and Carole Arnold and her husband, Joseph Galan; one grandchild: Alicia; three great-grandchildren: Chloe, Bailey, and Jacob; one great-great grandchild: Myles; and one brother: James Arnold. He is preceded in death by his parents: Malcolm Arnold and Marjorie (Nicholson) Walker; one brother: Charles Flack; and one grandchild: Kathleen Denise. On Friday, February 8, 2019, Donald will be escorted by the Patriot Guard to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO, where he will receive full military honors at 2:00 PM, and then will be laid to rest.
Care and arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood-Crematory, Springfield, MO.
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