James Michael Arnold, age 45 of Fairview, TN passed away January 21, 2019.
Graduate of Fairview High School. Worked as maintenance technician with Franklin Special School District. He loved playing guitar, singing and writing. He was proud of his American Native heritage and created beautiful jewelry and prayer feathers.
Preceded in death by fathers, James Edward Arnold and Anthony Wayne Hood. Survived by: wife, Melissa “Lisa” Arnold; daughter, Alexis Marie Arnold; son, Jacob Arnold; stepsons, Bobby (Karah) Rutland and Billy Joe (Brandy) Rutland; mother, Marie Beard Sims; grandmother, Joan Arnold; brother, Jay Arnold; sisters, Angela Dawn Arnold and Cheryl Lynn Hood; grandchildren, Bailey Rutland and Evah Grace Rutland.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 PM Friday, January 25, 2019 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Freddy Cherry officiating. Visitation will be 3-8PM Thursday and two hours prior to the service on Friday. Graveside service will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Beard Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jay Arnold, Tony Walker, Bubba Walker, Jeff Beard, Chris Vanguilder and Marty Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Co-workers at Franklin Special School District. Memorials may be made to Williamson County Animal Shelter or any Native American charity of your choice. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289 williamsonmemorial.com
