YOUNG, JR. ARNOLD H. – was born November 19th, 1937. He was greeted into heaven April 12, 2010 by his wife of 49 years Flora Young. Arnold graduated from Austin High School in 1956, attended Knoxville College and married Flora Frances Thomas. Arnold was drafted into the Army and honorably discharged. Afterwards he began his career at General Electric until he retired in 1992. Arnold was a member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church were he served as the Director of the Youth Fellowship and Church Basketball League; he was presently an active member of the Joy Club. Later in life Arnold attended Sentertown Missionary Baptist Church and served proudly as the church photographer. Left to mourn his passing are: daughters, Wendy Whaley (Kevin) and Dena Brown (Mikle); sister, Peggy Mitchell (Raymond); four grandchildren; nephew; a host of grand nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 19, 2010 from 11:00-11:30 AM with funeral services to follow at Sentertown Missionary Baptist Church 7149 Millertown Pike with Dr. Keith Elliott Officiating. Interment to follow at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery 5901 Lyons View Pike. Services to conclude with full military honors and full dove release.
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Wendy & Dena, my prayers are with you. Please contact me.
Deborah