Jackson Bryant Arnold passed away at home on April 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dunham, Alabama on September 26, 1931 to Abraham Bryant Arnold and Frances Till Arnold, who predeceased him.
Jack learned at an early age the value of hard work, perseverance towards goals and the love and support of family. He also enjoyed taking time to enjoy outdoor pursuits and exploring Civil War history across the nation.
Jack graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949. He went on to serve in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and later graduated from Howard College (now Samford University) in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. When he returned to Pensacola as a pharmacist, he worked for the late George Gillette, Woody Whigham and Herbert Clayton. He eventually realized his goal of business ownership when he purchased Bevis Pharmacy and served the surrounding community for seventeen years. He also was a Mason in the Scottish Rite, York Rite and the Shriners.
Jack will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Iyolene Lard Arnold; his three daughters, Deninne (Lou) Dina of Birmingham, AL, Brenda Arnold of Pensacola, and Dana (Pat) Schmidt of Birmingham, AL; and his two grandsons, Jordan and Jason Schmidt. He is also survived by his two brothers, Bill Arnold and Howard (LeAnne) Arnold and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son, Bryan Keith Arnold, sister-in-law, Maxine (Bill) Arnold, father-in-law, Lonnie Lard, mother-in-law, Mildred Balkom Lard, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Amelia Sullivan Lard.
The family would like to thank everyone for the love and prayers shown to Jack and his family at this time. They also would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of his skilled and compassionate doctors and nurses in the Oncology Department and Infusion Lab at Baptist Hospital. They guided the journey through his illness and last days with tremendous skill and tireless compassion.
Graveside visitation will be at 10:30am, Saturday, April 16 at the Historic St. Johns Cemetery on South G. Street in Pensacola. Services will follow at 11:00am. Officiating will be Minister Blake Benge of First Baptist Church, Pensacola.
Though flowers are appreciated, donations may be made in lieu of to Covenant Hospice, Shriners Hospital for Children, or St. Jude. |
