Jerry Arnold

Jerry Arnold, 77, of Bryant passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Decatur to Kenneth and Mary (Myers) Arnold. He was married on June 24, 1961 to Wanda Brotherton. 

He worked for Dunbar and Berne Furniture. He was a 1959 Bryant High School graduate, attended Bryant Wesleyan Church and was a member of Independent Order of Foresters and the Bryant Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of Bryant; son, David (Kim) Arnold of Portland; daughter, Malinda (Jack) Gambill of Berne; brother, Norman Arnold of Venice, Florida; two sisters, Nancy (Bob) Dull of Bluffton; and Patty (Sam) Skinner of Albany; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8 at the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Paul VanCise. Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery west of Bryant. 

Memorials may be made to the Jay County Cancer Society or Jay County Heart Fund.

Arrangements provided by Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland. Online condolences may be made at www.bairdfreeman.com.