Jimmie Edward Arnold, 1937–2023

The family of Jimmie Edward Arnold hosted a gathering of family and friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A service to celebrate his life of 86 years was scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel in Lubbock, followed by a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. in the Roaring Springs Cemetery. He died on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Please visit www. memorialdesigners.net for floral purchasing, and an area to share stories of Mr. Arnold with his family.

Jimmie Edward Arnold was born July 9, 1937, to Jessie Edward and Jettie Lee (Grice) Arnold in Spur, Texas. Jimmie married the love of his life, Laura Turbeville, in Lubbock, Texas. Jimmie was a man of simple pleasures who found solace in working the land. With unwavering dedication, he dedicated his life to agriculture, embodying the true spirit of a hardworking farmer. His passion and commitment were evident in every crop he nurtured and every harvest he reaped. Jimmie was also a committed Mason and Shriner. He was a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to both the York rite and the Scottish rite. He was also a member of Suez Shrine Temple in San Angelo and Masonic Blue Lodge 1023 in Spur for 50 years.

Survivors include his children LaFonda Fink, Jim Arnold and wife, Dora, Larry Arnold and wife, Zhou, and Loni Arnold; grandchildren Justin Feemster, B. J. Fink and wife, Lyndsey, Jade Oliver, Jim L. Arnold III, Lorie Chance and husband, Duncan, Austin, Jessica and Evie Kolk, and Kevin Arnold, and Nicole Rogers; greatgrandchildren Kayden and Sean Feemster, Logan and Colin Fink, Evelyn, Elizabeth, and Eliana Chance, Ashton, Samara, and Maddox Hayes, Aurora Arnold; siblings Betty and husband Quinn Beadle; Perla Wilson; Donnie Arnold; and Alice and husband Lee Kidd.

He was preceded by his wife, Laura Arnold, and his parents.