Jacob Elbert "J.E." Arnold

Glade Spring, Va.  

Jacob Elbert “J.E.” Arnold, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Valley Healthcare. J.E. was a native of Glade Spring and was a member of Washington Springs United Methodist Church. He worked as a brick mason and was an instructor at the Washington County Technical School. J.E. was honored by the International Bricklayers Union for 50 years of membership. He enjoyed his time farming and watching the Boston Red Sox and Washington Redskins. 

J.E. was predeceased by his parents Glen Douglas and Dora Effie Burkett Arnold; sister Nancy Kestner; half-brothers Howard and Edward Sheets. 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Shirley Hobbs Arnold; son Mark Douglas Arnold and wife Rhonda of Chesterfield, Va.; daughter Karen Arnold Johnson and husband Jonathan of Abingdon; grandchildren Jacob M. Arnold, Mikaela N. Arnold, Bridger Johnson, and Jake Johnson. 

The family will receive friends from noon - 1:30 PM, on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Washington Springs United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM with Pastor Jeff Wallace and Rev. Larry Lusk officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Rose Cemetery where casket bearers will be selected from family and friends. 

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. 

The family of Jacob Elbert “J.E.” Arnold is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.