Billy Wayne Arnold's Obituary
Billy Wayne Arnold, 67, of Longview died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, with his family by his side.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 12 at 11am at Old Shiloh Cemetery in Rusk County, TX, with Bro. Craig Evers officiating. The family will receive visitors at Rader Funeral Home in Longview on Friday from 6pm to 8pm. We are honored to have his nephews as pallbearers: David Sadler, Jean Paul Hacker, Cliff Arnold, Michael Arnold, Keith Haley, Louis Johnston, Chris Hays and Ben Hays.
Billy was born November 1, 1948 in Rusk County, TX, to George Arnold and Ollie Ritter Arnold and he attended Rusk County Schools before moving to Longview. He and his wife, Patricia Hudman Arnold, enjoyed 46 wonderful years of marriage. They raised their family in Longview.
As a teenager, Billy began working in the home improvement industry and was able to help support his mother and younger family members. He eventually started his own company, Arnold Exteriors, in Longview. He and his wife worked together for many years to build a successful company before he took an early retirement due to health issues. Although he had many interests, spending time with his family and friends was his most treasured pastime. Billy was a very playful man and was well known for pulling the occasional prank or two.
Billy Arnold is survived by his wife, Patricia Hudman Arnold; son and daughter in law, Kenny and Rachel Arnold of Kentucky; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Andy Smelley of Hallsville, TX; brother, Kenneth Dale Arnold and wife Debi of Athens, TX; grandson Brett Arnold and wife Chassidy; grandsons Jake Smelley and Thomas Smelley; granddaughters Jana Smelley, Tennie Smelley Whyte and husband Wade, Leah Thomas and Sarah Thomas; great-grandson Camron Hadsell; numerous nieces and nephews; and our dear family friend Brian Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Ollie Ritter Arnold; brother Clifford “Bud” Arnold; infant brother Charles Arnold; sisters Patsy Sadler, Ouida Hacker and Debra Arnold.
For those wishing to make donations in Billy’s memory, please consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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