Ruth Arnold

Ruth Leona Arnold, age 96, of 1232-A Norwood Street, Lenoir, NC and formerly of the Neva Community, Mountain City, TN passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003 at her residence. She was a native of Johnson County and was born April 24, 1907 to the late John and Ollie Michaels Arnold. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Daniel Arnold, one son, Worley Sexton, one grandson, Mike Sexton, one granddaughter, Nancy Lee Morefield, three sister, Maude Slemp, Susie Winters and Annie Greer, and two brothers, Clinton Arnold and Baxter Arnold. Ruth was a homemaker, enjoyed quilting and working puzzle books, and attended Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include: (3) Daughters: Dorothy Reece, Laurel Bloomery, TN Ollie Presnell, Zionville, NC Ruby Earp and husband Johnny, Lenoir, NC (2) Sons: Lonnie Arnold, Lenoir, NC Connie Arnold, Wortburg, TN Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Special Friends Rev. Jack Moses and Wife Gladys of First Freewill Baptist Church of Lenoir, the late Charlie Hux and Joe Hux. Hux-Lipford Funeral Home is in charge of the Arrangements. Funeral services for Ruth Leona Arnold will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 from the Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Rev Jack Moses and Rev. Billy Stiles to officiate. Active Pallbearers will be: Tim Leonard, Sam Reid, Rick Townsend, David Mains, Garner Icenhour, David Sexton and Johnny Cress. Honorary Pallbearers are: Dr. Floyd Barker, Dr. John Bowen, Dr. Darsia, Dr. John Tye and Dr Don Tarr. Music will be under the direction of Lisa Hackney, Alice Robinson and The Fletcher Family. The family will receive Friends from 12-2:00 p.m. prior to services at the Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call the residence at 1232-A Norwood Street, Lenoir, NC at anytime. Hux-Lipford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.hux-lipford.com