David Lewis Arnold, Sr., 82, passed away August 1, 2016, at Kings Daughters Health and Rehab, Staunton, VA. Cremation was conducted at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, VA.
A celebration of life will take place at Bethany United Methodist Church, Berlin, MD on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Connie Paulson officiating.
Dave was born in York County, on August 28, 1933, to the late Wilford K. Sr. and Esther (Mitzel) Arnold.
Dave served as a SGT in the Korean War, earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration at Elizabethtown College and then became a corporate pilot flying for Glatefelter Paper Company. In 1964, he was hired by Trans World Airlines (TWA) flying the Constellation "Connie". He retired with TWA in 1992 as a Sr. Captain flying the 747 across the pond. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1 Paris, France, VFW, National Wild Turkey Federation, and NRA.
Dave was the husband of Diane Lentes Arnold for over 25 years and they made their home in the George Washington National forest working the property, traveling, hunting, camping, and visiting with family. They also enjoyed their seaside home in Ocean City, MD.
Dave is survived by two sons, David II and Christopher; and six step children, Richard, Linda, Mary, Paul, Jennie and Robert. He is also survived by his siblings, James Arnold, Ray Arnold, Wilford Arnold, Fae Adams, Susan Moser, Jean Manning: nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a brother, George; and a sister Patricia. His brother Jesse passed away days after on August 4, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2016
A celebration of life will take place at Bethany United Methodist Church, Berlin, MD on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Connie Paulson officiating.
Dave was born in York County, on August 28, 1933, to the late Wilford K. Sr. and Esther (Mitzel) Arnold.
Dave served as a SGT in the Korean War, earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration at Elizabethtown College and then became a corporate pilot flying for Glatefelter Paper Company. In 1964, he was hired by Trans World Airlines (TWA) flying the Constellation "Connie". He retired with TWA in 1992 as a Sr. Captain flying the 747 across the pond. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1 Paris, France, VFW, National Wild Turkey Federation, and NRA.
Dave was the husband of Diane Lentes Arnold for over 25 years and they made their home in the George Washington National forest working the property, traveling, hunting, camping, and visiting with family. They also enjoyed their seaside home in Ocean City, MD.
Dave is survived by two sons, David II and Christopher; and six step children, Richard, Linda, Mary, Paul, Jennie and Robert. He is also survived by his siblings, James Arnold, Ray Arnold, Wilford Arnold, Fae Adams, Susan Moser, Jean Manning: nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a brother, George; and a sister Patricia. His brother Jesse passed away days after on August 4, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2016
David Lewis Arnold, Sr., 82, passed away August 1, 2016, at Kings Daughters Health and Rehab, Staunton, VA. Cremation was conducted at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, VA.
A celebration of life will take place at Bethany United Methodist Church, Berlin, MD on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Connie Paulson officiating.
Dave was born in York County, on August 28, 1933, to the late Wilford K. Sr. and Esther (Mitzel) Arnold.
Dave served as a SGT in the Korean War, earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration at Elizabethtown College and then became a corporate pilot flying for Glatefelter Paper Company. In 1964, he was hired by Trans World Airlines (TWA) flying the Constellation "Connie". He retired with TWA in 1992 as a Sr. Captain flying the 747 across the pond. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1 Paris, France, VFW, National Wild Turkey Federation, and NRA.
Dave was the husband of Diane Lentes Arnold for over 25 years and they made their home in the George Washington National forest working the property, traveling, hunting, camping, and visiting with family. They also enjoyed their seaside home in Ocean City, MD.
Dave is survived by two sons, David II and Christopher; and six step children, Richard, Linda, Mary, Paul, Jennie and Robert. He is also survived by his siblings, James Arnold, Ray Arnold, Wilford Arnold, Fae Adams, Susan Moser, Jean Manning: nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a brother, George; and a sister Patricia. His brother Jesse passed away days after on August 4, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2016
A celebration of life will take place at Bethany United Methodist Church, Berlin, MD on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Connie Paulson officiating.
Dave was born in York County, on August 28, 1933, to the late Wilford K. Sr. and Esther (Mitzel) Arnold.
Dave served as a SGT in the Korean War, earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration at Elizabethtown College and then became a corporate pilot flying for Glatefelter Paper Company. In 1964, he was hired by Trans World Airlines (TWA) flying the Constellation "Connie". He retired with TWA in 1992 as a Sr. Captain flying the 747 across the pond. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1 Paris, France, VFW, National Wild Turkey Federation, and NRA.
Dave was the husband of Diane Lentes Arnold for over 25 years and they made their home in the George Washington National forest working the property, traveling, hunting, camping, and visiting with family. They also enjoyed their seaside home in Ocean City, MD.
Dave is survived by two sons, David II and Christopher; and six step children, Richard, Linda, Mary, Paul, Jennie and Robert. He is also survived by his siblings, James Arnold, Ray Arnold, Wilford Arnold, Fae Adams, Susan Moser, Jean Manning: nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a brother, George; and a sister Patricia. His brother Jesse passed away days after on August 4, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811.
Published in York Daily Record & York Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2016
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