John Ward Arnold

John Ward Arnold, age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Edna Downs Arnold, departed this life Wednesday evening, June 26, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville.

John was born November 29, 1937 in Columbia, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas Edward Arnold and Edna Horner Arnold. He graduated from East High School in 1956 and served his country in the United States Air Force as an Airman 3rd Class. Mr. Arnold was employed as a licensed optician for 45 years before his retirement in 2003.

John worked for Sun Studios during their golden era and later owned The Music Factory recording studio. He was a railroad enthusiast and guitar enthusiast and collector who was considered by his friends to be a professional guitar player. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Just hours after his death, was John and Edna’s 38th wedding anniversary, so they were able to celebrate together in Heaven.

Mr. Arnold is survived by his daughter, Lisa Dunn of Paducah, KY; his stepdaughter, Gail Davis (Ronnie) of Cape Town, South Africa; his stepson, Brian Suratt (Rachel) of Brighton, TN; his daughter-in-law, Kelli Marks; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Arnold and his sister, Janis Boyle.

A visitation for Mr. Arnold will be from 1 until 2 P.M. Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Somerville. Funeral Services will be at 2 P.M. Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Somerville with Bro. Stan Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 64.

The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Arrangements will be provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Cremation Center and condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.