James Paul Arnold

March 31, 1952 - October 4, 2018

James Paul Arnold, Sr., 66, of Dunlap died in a Chattanooga hospital, Thursday, October 4, 2018. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Robert William Arnold and a grandson, Gabriel Arnold. He was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. He was a Correction Officer at Brushy Mountain and Taft prisons. He also worked at Silverdale in Chattanooga. He owned a barber shop in Pikeville for several years. He was active in sports and coached little league baseball and football. Survivors include his wife Sylvia Barker Arnold, Dunlap, mother, Virginia Stewart Arnold, Fayetteville, TN, two sons, William (Heather) Arnold and James Paul Arnold, Jr., of Dunlap, brother, Bobby (Sandra) Arnold, Fayetteville, TN, two sisters, Martha (Wayne) Craig, Elora, TN, Carolyn (J.B.) Baker, Nashville, four grandchildren, Will, Peyton, Brynnleigh and Jameson, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be at 6:00 P.M. CDT Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Ewton Funeral Home chapel with Larry Kirby officiating. Visitation; 3 - 6 Saturday.