Cammid O. Arrendell, 97, of San Antonio was born in Cleveland, Texas on January 19, 1925. He went home to be with his Lord on January 22, 2022. Cam joined the US Army Air Corps in 1943 and was a Ball turret gunner on B-17, a Navigator and Lead Bombardier on B-24 and B-32.
Cam served as Lt.Col Chaplain in the United States Air Force from 1960 - 1979. During his military career, he was stationed across the United States, as well as Korea, Japan, and Germany.
Following his military retirement, he was President of his own company as a contractor for TxDOT. Cam was a proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was an avid historian and teacher. Cam loved studying the word of God and had a heart for Missions, especially spreading the gospel in Hungary, New Zealand, and Mexico. He was a man of conviction and generosity and gave his life to serving God and giving to others. Cam opened his heart to those less fortunate and helped establish people in ministry through Southern Baptist Theological seminaries. He enjoyed multiple trips teaching at Bible seminars in Romania and Nairobi, and building churches in Kenya. Cam also spoke to KGB recruits in Russia and invited them to follow Christ, which they all did. He was a strong leader, husband, father and grandfather. Cam brightened and encouraged the lives of others with his contagious zest and joy for life, always had a joke to share, and a story to tell. He was treasured by many for his profound influence. Cam made his calling and election sure, and his family carries on his legacy.
He was a lifelong learner having graduated from University of Houston, BBA in Management, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, BD and Masters of Divinity and most recently Ph.D. in Church History at Newburgh Theological Seminary at the age of 92.
Cammid was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ollie Arrendell; his wife, Eloise of 42 years; his daughter, Trudy; and his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marianne; daughters, Madeline, Kim and Lisa; four grandchildren, Corin Mason (Danny), James Willis III., Rachel Boster (Hayden) and Matthew Willis. In addition, Cam has five great grandchildren, Gavin, Liam, James IV, Emery, Greer and a host of other family and friends.
Cam served as Lt.Col Chaplain in the United States Air Force from 1960 - 1979. During his military career, he was stationed across the United States, as well as Korea, Japan, and Germany.
Following his military retirement, he was President of his own company as a contractor for TxDOT. Cam was a proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was an avid historian and teacher. Cam loved studying the word of God and had a heart for Missions, especially spreading the gospel in Hungary, New Zealand, and Mexico. He was a man of conviction and generosity and gave his life to serving God and giving to others. Cam opened his heart to those less fortunate and helped establish people in ministry through Southern Baptist Theological seminaries. He enjoyed multiple trips teaching at Bible seminars in Romania and Nairobi, and building churches in Kenya. Cam also spoke to KGB recruits in Russia and invited them to follow Christ, which they all did. He was a strong leader, husband, father and grandfather. Cam brightened and encouraged the lives of others with his contagious zest and joy for life, always had a joke to share, and a story to tell. He was treasured by many for his profound influence. Cam made his calling and election sure, and his family carries on his legacy.
He was a lifelong learner having graduated from University of Houston, BBA in Management, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, BD and Masters of Divinity and most recently Ph.D. in Church History at Newburgh Theological Seminary at the age of 92.
Cammid was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ollie Arrendell; his wife, Eloise of 42 years; his daughter, Trudy; and his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marianne; daughters, Madeline, Kim and Lisa; four grandchildren, Corin Mason (Danny), James Willis III., Rachel Boster (Hayden) and Matthew Willis. In addition, Cam has five great grandchildren, Gavin, Liam, James IV, Emery, Greer and a host of other family and friends.
Cammid O. Arrendell, 97, of San Antonio was born in Cleveland, Texas on January 19, 1925. He went home to be with his Lord on January 22, 2022. Cam joined the US Army Air Corps in 1943 and was a Ball turret gunner on B-17, a Navigator and Lead Bombardier on B-24 and B-32.
Cam served as Lt.Col Chaplain in the United States Air Force from 1960 - 1979. During his military career, he was stationed across the United States, as well as Korea, Japan, and Germany.
Following his military retirement, he was President of his own company as a contractor for TxDOT. Cam was a proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was an avid historian and teacher. Cam loved studying the word of God and had a heart for Missions, especially spreading the gospel in Hungary, New Zealand, and Mexico. He was a man of conviction and generosity and gave his life to serving God and giving to others. Cam opened his heart to those less fortunate and helped establish people in ministry through Southern Baptist Theological seminaries. He enjoyed multiple trips teaching at Bible seminars in Romania and Nairobi, and building churches in Kenya. Cam also spoke to KGB recruits in Russia and invited them to follow Christ, which they all did. He was a strong leader, husband, father and grandfather. Cam brightened and encouraged the lives of others with his contagious zest and joy for life, always had a joke to share, and a story to tell. He was treasured by many for his profound influence. Cam made his calling and election sure, and his family carries on his legacy.
He was a lifelong learner having graduated from University of Houston, BBA in Management, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, BD and Masters of Divinity and most recently Ph.D. in Church History at Newburgh Theological Seminary at the age of 92.
Cammid was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ollie Arrendell; his wife, Eloise of 42 years; his daughter, Trudy; and his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marianne; daughters, Madeline, Kim and Lisa; four grandchildren, Corin Mason (Danny), James Willis III., Rachel Boster (Hayden) and Matthew Willis. In addition, Cam has five great grandchildren, Gavin, Liam, James IV, Emery, Greer and a host of other family and friends.
Cam served as Lt.Col Chaplain in the United States Air Force from 1960 - 1979. During his military career, he was stationed across the United States, as well as Korea, Japan, and Germany.
Following his military retirement, he was President of his own company as a contractor for TxDOT. Cam was a proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was an avid historian and teacher. Cam loved studying the word of God and had a heart for Missions, especially spreading the gospel in Hungary, New Zealand, and Mexico. He was a man of conviction and generosity and gave his life to serving God and giving to others. Cam opened his heart to those less fortunate and helped establish people in ministry through Southern Baptist Theological seminaries. He enjoyed multiple trips teaching at Bible seminars in Romania and Nairobi, and building churches in Kenya. Cam also spoke to KGB recruits in Russia and invited them to follow Christ, which they all did. He was a strong leader, husband, father and grandfather. Cam brightened and encouraged the lives of others with his contagious zest and joy for life, always had a joke to share, and a story to tell. He was treasured by many for his profound influence. Cam made his calling and election sure, and his family carries on his legacy.
He was a lifelong learner having graduated from University of Houston, BBA in Management, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, BD and Masters of Divinity and most recently Ph.D. in Church History at Newburgh Theological Seminary at the age of 92.
Cammid was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ollie Arrendell; his wife, Eloise of 42 years; his daughter, Trudy; and his seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marianne; daughters, Madeline, Kim and Lisa; four grandchildren, Corin Mason (Danny), James Willis III., Rachel Boster (Hayden) and Matthew Willis. In addition, Cam has five great grandchildren, Gavin, Liam, James IV, Emery, Greer and a host of other family and friends.
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