The Obituary

Mr. Earnest Arnold, Sr. was born May 22, 1940 in Brooks County, Georgia to the late Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Martha Arnold. He was a dedicated employee for 54 years at the Blackwater Plantation owned by The Schmoes. He departed from this earthly life on July 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his In-Laws, Willie and Yvonne Branch; Son, Bobby Arnold, Sr., Grandsons: Andre Monix and Martress Thompson, Brothers: Charlie Arnold and George Arnold, Sisters: Martha Arnold and Mary Lee Arnold and very devoted Cousin, Mr. Sonny Brown.

He leaves to mourn his passing; his wife, Willie Mae Arnold of Quitman, GA; Daughters, Gail Arnold Brinson, Quitman, GA, Cetia Foster, Valdosta, GA, Angela Reed Davis, Quitman, GA, LaTammy Warren, Atlanta, GA, April Arnold, Valdosta, GA; like a daughter, Dietrell Arnold; Sons, Earnest Arnold, Jr. (Sharon), Quitman, GA, James Arnold, Quitman, GA, Casey Arnold (Gwen), Quitman, GA, Earnest Howard Arnold, Thomasville, GA; Sisters, Mary Ann Brown (Dessie), Quitman, GA, Minnie Holman, Quitman, GA, Virginia Gray (Jimmy), Valdosta, GA, Katie Mae Yearby, Valdosta, GA; Brothers, Willie Arnold, Sr., Monticelo, FL, Leroy Arnold Sr. (Gertrude), Quitman, GA, Lewis Arnold (Brenda), Quitman, GA; Sisters-in Law, Louise Alexandra, Tallahassee, FL, Gloria McQueen (Roosevelt), Quitman, GA; Brothers-in-Law, Charles Branch (Essie), Valdosta, GA, Aubrey Branch (Regina), Quitman, GA, Morris Branch Quitman, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A private home going celebration will be Saturday, August 1, 2020. Be a part of our live stream footage by visiting this website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page on Saturday at 2PM. Visitation will be Friday at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 4PM-7PM. Continue to keep the Arnold Family in your daily thoughts and prayers.