Joseph M. Arnold

Joseph M. Arnold, 55, of 239 Wyoming Dr., NW, Concord, North Carolina formerly of Emporium, PA died at Carolina Medical Center, NE, Concord, North Carolina on Wednesday (October 27, 2010) morning following a brief illness.

He was born May 28, 1955 in St. Marys a son of the late Edward E. and Eleanor Tevis Arnold.

On August 7, 1976 in First Baptist Church, Emporium he married Catherine Caldwell Arnold, who Survives.

Mr. Arnold graduated from Burlington Northern Regional High School. He attended Williamsport Area Community College. He worked as a truck driver for over 28 years. He was a active member of the Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Concord, NC. He also belonged to the Carolina Faith Riders and the Patriot Guard Riders.

Surviving

In addition to his wife Catherine Caldwell Arnold

Son: Stephen E. Arnold and his wife Allie, New Bloomfield, PA

Son: Joseph "Adam" Arnold and his wife English, US Air Force, Mildenhal, England

Daughter: Amanda, Mrs. Steven Ward, Pensacola, FL

5 Grandchildren: London, Catey, Cheyanne, Coty and Lille

2 Step Grandchildren: Morgan and Ben

Sister: Tammy Leh, Bethlehem, PA

Aunt: Clara Weir, Emporium

Aunt: Aloma, Mrs. John Prosper, Emporium

Aunt: Brucetta, Mrs. Howard Beer, Emporium

Several: Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Edward E. and Eleanor Tevis Arnold

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Sunday from 6-8 PM.

Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Monday (November 1, 2010) at 11:00 AM with Rev. R. Scott Melott, Pastor, First Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium

If desired, Memorials may be made to the Poplar Grove Baptist Church, 3476 Poplar Tent Rd., Concord, NC 28027

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.