Johnny Arnold

Johnny Arnold, age 76 of Plano, Texas went to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday June 16, 2020 in Plano, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on April 28, 1944 to parents James D. Arnold and Betty Sue Arnold.  Mr. Arnold proudly served fifteen years in the U.S. Army's First Cavalry Division, stationed in the middle of the Central Highlands of Vietnam, (a very hot spot).  Johnny, along with hundreds of his teammates, were showered with Agent Orange many times. He was a recipient of several medals including the National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He enjoyed his military service and after the Vietnam War he re-enlisted serving in Korea. After his military service he returned to Sherman, Texas and his loving family.

He loved all his family deeply and always worked very hard to provide for them. His daughters describe him as loyal husband and father who would do anything for those he loved.  His grandchildren were his treasures and his world.  He was known to be a stubborn old coot who would argue with a brick wall, but was full of life.  He loved to talk and would talk to anyone who would listen.  He was a very friendly and out  going person.  After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his military comrade and friend Jim Mango at Einstein’s Bagels.

He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Ann Marie Harper Arnold (Gina) He is survived by two daughters Lia Regina Spradling and husband Cornell Spradling of Plano, Texas, and Taza Potter also of Plano, Texas, a son Anthony William Joseph Arnold of Covington Louisiana, brothers James D. Arnold of Arlington, Texas,  Owen M. Arnold of Plano, Texas and Greg Arnold of North Carolina, a sister Bitsy Adams of Shamrock, Texas. He has six grandchildren, John Potter and wife Flo Potter of Waldorf Maryland, Zoe and Noah Potter of Plano, Texas, Tristan Arnold, Trinity Arnold, and Brianna Arnold all of Covington, Louisiana.

Military Honors will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 for family only. There will be a public memorial  service held on Saturday June 27, 2020 at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church of Plano located at 813 E. 15 ^th St. Plano, Texas 75074. Presiding over the service will be a great friend of the family minister Jim Ayres. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Dog & Kitty City of Dallas, Texas.