Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Edward Arnold, age 60, of Manchester, will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Meyer officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Arnold passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his residence in Manchester.
Mr. Arnold was born in Manchester, TN, the son of the late Ridley and Alta Ruth Medley Arnold. He was the self-employed owner and operator of Ralph’s Body Shop in Manchester. He enjoyed racing and modifying cars and working on his land. Ralph was the founder of Manchester Speedway and operated it for many years. He was a loving father and grandfather and a caring man, always helping people in need. He would give his shirt off his back just to help someone out that was in need. He was a smart man and will be truly missed. He was the man who made “Arnold Green Acres.”
In addition to his parents, Ralph was also preceded in death by one sister, Dihlia “Jeannie” Sisk. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy E. Hale Arnold of Manchester; two sons, Ralph (Shannon) Arnold, II of Manchester and Jason (Jeri) Arnold of Florida; two brothers, Ricky Arnold of Manchester, and Steve (Cathy) Arnold of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren, Ryan, Taylor, and Jaelee Arnold; three aunts, Mavis Matlock, Marie Winton, and Gerdie Floyd; nieces and nephews, Jeffery Baltimore, Joshua, Tommy, Will, and Ruthie Arnold, Buffy Davis, Carrie Johnson, and Tasha Arnold. With all our love, your family. “I love you, honey.”
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE ARNOLD FAMILY