Gary Douglas Arnold 71, of Evansville IN, passed away on October 5, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital Neuro ICU.
Gary was born on May 24, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Stanley Devore and Georgia Louise Hester Arnold. Gary graduated from James B. Conant High School Hoffman Estates, IL Class of 1970. A proud member of the United States Navy, serving on the USS DuPont during the Vietnam War. He was articulate, funny and knowledgeable in all things. He loved the Lord, the Chicago Cubs, books and golf. Gary loved his family, spending time reminiscing, and was a friend to anyone he met. He will be missed more than words can say.
Gary is survived by his wife Jacalyn Arnold; his twin daughters; Georgia (Jeff) Niekamp of Evansville IN and Courtney Arnold of Kankakee IL; Brother Steven (Diane) Arnold, Sisters Jeanine (Dennis) Litchfield and Shirline Franz. Wendy (Dan) Williams, Sam Evans, Katy Evans, and Jeremiah (Dottie) Evans; grandchildren; Isabelle Niekamp, Kaleb Niekamp, Evelyn Niekamp, Layla Keen, Evan Keen, Andy Lotz, Ryan Willams and Ana, Nick (Kiana) Williams, Tyler (Desirae) Williams, Timothy (Hannah) Evans, Rebeckiah Evans, David Evans, Megan, Kitrina and Michael Mack, Douglas Salhani, Holly (Gabe) Taylor, Lily, Josiah, Simon, Norah and Isaiah Evans. And many nieces, nephews, cousins and great grandchildren.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Georgia Louise Hester Arnold; Grandmother Virginia Hester and Grandfather Roy Hester; Grandma Mabelle and Grandfather Murray Arnold; Granddaughter Charlotte Dawn Niekamp; Debra, Samantha and Joshua Evans.
Burial will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd, Elwood IL 60421. November 10, 2023, at 11:15am.
A Celebration of Life will be held following the burial at Stone City VFW Post 2199 (124 Stone City Drive, Joliet IL 60436) on November 10, 2023, at 1pm.
Expressions of condolences can be left at www.simplecremations.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary’s honor to the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund.
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