Visitation:
Thursday, April 14, 2022
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
Service:
Friday, April 15, 2022
1:00 p.m.
Secor Funeral Home
202 W Maple Street
Willard , Ohio 44890
George “Barry” Arnold, age 72, of Mount Gilead, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his winter home in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by his family. He was born on August 19, 1949 in Somerset, Pennsylvania to Erma Louise (Kirch) Bells and the late George E. Arnold.
Barry was a Willard High School graduate who went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. After training in the Air Force and Central Missouri State he worked in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for over 46 years. After his retirement, Barry loved spending time with his family and friends, with a passion to help others. He enjoyed hobbies including antique tractors, horses, and working on all kinds of home and outdoor projects. He also was a Mason.
Barry is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Ferne Elaine (Unroe) Arnold; three children, Angela (Lee) Offenburger of Jefferson City, Missouri, Rebecca (Jerod) Embry and Michael Arnold, both of Sedalia, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Stephanie, Joseph, Megan, and Nathan Offenburger, Kaitlyn (Kyle) Bissen, Geremy (Bethany) Sowash and Jacob McFarlin; two great grandchildren, Kylah and Parker Bissen; mother, Erma Bells of Willard; two brothers, David (Terry) Arnold of Willard and John (Amy) Arnold of Norwalk; two sisters, Martha (John) Clark of Willard and Shirley Penter of Tampa, Florida; mother-in-law, Rebecca Unroe; sister-in-law, Yvonne Walker; many nieces, nephews and many very special friends.
He was proceeded in death by his father, George E. Arnold; and step father, Truman Bells.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Barry’s funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Aaron Beacom officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Willard. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.