James Clarence Arnold, son of the late Paul Arnold and Gladys Shatley Arnold, was born on April 3, 1925, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life surrounded by his loved ones and with his faithful dog, GiGi by his side on September 25, 2022, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 97 years.

Mr. Arnold was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII and he was the owner of JC Frame and Alignment. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield and a member of the American Legion in Dexter for 73 years. He was a family man, and he enjoyed woodworking, lawn work, and could fix anything.

On November 26, 1948, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Genevieve Henderson. Mrs. Arnold preceded him in death on January 10, 2015.

He is survived by his son, Jim Arnold and wife JoAnna of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter Cathy Chasteen and husband William of Bloomfield, Missouri; by three brothers, Gene Arnold and Larry Arnold both of Dexter, Missouri, and Bob Arnold of Old Monroe, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Travis Qualls and wife Jamie, James Paul Arnold and wife Rebecca, Heather White and husband Joe, and Michael Chasteen and wife Heather; and by ten great-grandchildren.

Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jamie Arnold.

Visitation will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steve Koerner officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Foster Kids Clothes Closet, 704 W Missouri Street, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825 or the Stoddard County ARC, PO Box 444, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.