Portland resident, James Arnold, Sr., passed on November 23, 2019 at the age of 81. A funeral service will be held at Gresham Memorial Chapel on Monday, December 9th at 1:00pm.
James Adams Arnold, Sr. BIOGRAPHY
By, James Arnold, Sr.
August 11, 2011
Place of Birth – Ozan Arkansas
Date of Birth – 10/25/1938
Father – Ernest Arnold (Deceased 1998)
Mother – Mary Byers (Deceased 1938)
Raised in Youngstown Ohio
Graduated from North High School June 1956
Attended Youngstown University and Portland State University
Military US Marine Corps 1957-1960 (LCPL)
Married Sept 2, 1961 to Eleanor Wells
Children:
Lois
James
Ernest
Moved to Portland in 1967
Reemployed: Bonneville Power Administration
Remarried May 25, 1985 to Dee Craig
Gained four more sons: Jay, Scott, Kevin, Meaux Craig and their children and grandchildren
Retired – October 1994
Reemployed – Los Alamos Fire Dept – New Mexico – October 1994
Retired – March 1996
Reemployed – Fish Emergency Service – Sep 1996 – Dec 2012
Eight Grandchildren: Julissa, Jasmine, Nathan, Jamie, Deandre, Darius, Jaylynn and Jada plus Deshawn
Great-grandchild – Dominic
Interests – Hiking, photography, gardening, traveling and adventures
Volunteered – Fish Emergency Service and Meals on Wheels
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