James Ray Arnold, age 57, passed away on May 8, 2017, successfully saving civilization from a catastrophic meteor that was headed to a back yard near you. Some might call him our very own Bruce Willis. We just call him Jim. Jimmy had a successful career as an air traffic controller. As if this wasn’t stressful enough, he was also a reserve police officer for the City of Bedford. His passions included flying, tennis, the Cowboys, cooking, magic tricks, astronomy, and having the T.V. up entirely too loud. He had a passion for learning and upon retirement from the FAA, he went on to EMT school where he graduated at the top of his class as a paramedic. Among the people he heroically saved from the potentially world-ending meteor are his loving wife Debbie, her children Nick and Alex Rainey, his children, planned Krista (her husband, Tom), accidental daughter Kelly (her husband, Bald), planned Matthew (red), and grandchildren Madisson, Makenna, Kerrington, Lila and Kate. Celebration of Life will be 10:00 am May 16, 2017 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home.
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What a way to be remembered. Fantastic and Jimmy would have loved it.
What a way to be remembered. Fantastic and Jimmy would have loved it.
Deborah,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies over the loss of your precious husband Jim. I know the pain you are feeling at this drastic loss and pray God wraps you and yours in comfort and peace. I lost Russ just over a year ago. I feel his loss daily, but I can assure you that Jim is watching over you, just as I know Russ is me. If I can help in any way, please call me.
Deborah,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies over the loss of your precious husband Jim. I know the pain you are feeling at this drastic loss and pray God wraps you and yours in comfort and peace. I lost Russ just over a year ago. I feel his loss daily, but I can assure you that Jim is watching over you, just as I know Russ is me. If I can help in any way, please call me.
If he could speak to us one more time he would say, “It was in the dining room!”
If he could speak to us one more time he would say, “It was in the dining room!”
This is such an amazing and beautiful way to pay tribute to him. I am so sorry for the hurt you all are going through. ❤
This is such an amazing and beautiful way to pay tribute to him. I am so sorry for the hurt you all are going through. ❤
Krista, Kelly and Matthew,
Sad for you and thinking of you all
Hugs and prayers
Krista, Kelly and Matthew,
Sad for you and thinking of you all
Hugs and prayers
Debbie, Nick, and Alex,
I always saw the joy Jim brought to you all. I know you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy McMath
Debbie, Nick, and Alex,
I always saw the joy Jim brought to you all. I know you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy McMath
Y’all are in my prayers.
Y’all are in my prayers.
Debbie, Nick, and Alex,
We love you! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying God will provide comfort, peace beyond understanding, and bless you as travel through this difficult part of life’s journey. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Raymond, Katrina, Kenton (Abby & Jeweley), Tara, and Maycie Schultz
Debbie, Nick, and Alex,
We love you! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying God will provide comfort, peace beyond understanding, and bless you as travel through this difficult part of life’s journey. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Raymond, Katrina, Kenton (Abby & Jeweley), Tara, and Maycie Schultz
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I’m sorry for your loss.
Jimmy, you will be missed! You kept us laughing at ZFW, thanks for the laughs and fun. Rest In Peace brother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I’m sorry for your loss.
Jimmy, you will be missed! You kept us laughing at ZFW, thanks for the laughs and fun. Rest In Peace brother.
Debbie, Krista, Kelly and Matthew –
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God put his loving arms around you at this trying time. I wish for you all love and comfort. Love to all.
Debbie, Krista, Kelly and Matthew –
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God put his loving arms around you at this trying time. I wish for you all love and comfort. Love to all.
My dear friend Kelly and her family, I am terribly sorry to hear of this loss for all of you. May you find comfort in your sweet memories and peace during this time
My dear friend Kelly and her family, I am terribly sorry to hear of this loss for all of you. May you find comfort in your sweet memories and peace during this time
Jim was not just a great air traffic controller, he was a greater person, friend, husband, and father. It was a privilege and pleasure to work with him for many years. You’ll be missed, my friend. God bless you and your family.
Jim was not just a great air traffic controller, he was a greater person, friend, husband, and father. It was a privilege and pleasure to work with him for many years. You’ll be missed, my friend. God bless you and your family.
Debbie – so sorry!
Debbie – so sorry!
I worked with Jimmy. He was a top notch guy. He will be missed. GOD bless you all.
I worked with Jimmy. He was a top notch guy. He will be missed. GOD bless you all.
Dear Arnold family and friends,
Everyone at No Stomach For Cancer would like to extend their deepest condolences on the recent passing of James Ray. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend and loved one. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Sincere regards,
Jon Florin
No Stomach For Cancer
Executive Director
Dear Arnold family and friends,
Everyone at No Stomach For Cancer would like to extend their deepest condolences on the recent passing of James Ray. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend and loved one. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Sincere regards,
Jon Florin
No Stomach For Cancer
Executive Director
I am still just stunned at Jimmy’s passing.
He was the only one from Ft. Worth Center to come to my wedding 31 years ago, and even though we didn’t see each other often, when we did we’d be trading insults like no time had passed.
My condolences, Debbie, he will be missed.
I was hoping to attend his memorial celebration, but unfortunately am out of town.
I am still just stunned at Jimmy’s passing.
He was the only one from Ft. Worth Center to come to my wedding 31 years ago, and even though we didn’t see each other often, when we did we’d be trading insults like no time had passed.
My condolences, Debbie, he will be missed.
I was hoping to attend his memorial celebration, but unfortunately am out of town.