FLOYD COUNTY, GA - Obits A. Allen Arnold ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Emily O'Neal eboneal@comcast.net Rome News Tribune June 10, 1970 A. Allen Arnold, 85, 46 Main St. South Lindale died unexpectedly Tuesday morning following an attack a few moments earlier at his home. Mr. Arnold, son of Thomas Jefferson and Molly Gemes Arnold, was born in Floyd County April 13, 1905 and had spent his entire life here. For a number of years prior to his retirement 3 years ago, he was associated with West Point Pepperell Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lindale He was married December 25, 1926 to the former Miss Ruby Wilkins, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John Harbour of Rome, two brothers, Stanley D. Arnold of Rome and Paul Arnold of South Lindale, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Stevens-Davenport Funeral Home. The Rev. Thomas R. Roberson will officiate. Interment will be in the family lot in the Eastview Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Bo Shephard, Harry Davis, R.G. Hice, Arthur Treglown, W.M. Sweatt and Jay Jones. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7-9 p.m. At other hours they will be at the residence. (Note: Died June 9)