George R. Arnold

George Ronald Arnold, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Todd Lester officiating. Military Honors will be observed by the VFW Post 4075. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday. George was one of a kind. He could always put a smile on your face and make you laugh. To carry on the “George stories” and memories, he is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Teresa Duvall Arnold; his daughter, Tammy (Mike) Leigh Arnold, cherished granddaughter, Genevieve (Tae) Ruth Arnold, a younger sister, Pat (Ron) Trostel and previous wife, Joy Graham Arnold. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and was blessed with many friends and family. George was the son of the late Frank Arnold and Edith Clark Arnold. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his brother, Frank Arnold Jr. George was born in Louisville, KY, and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1959, Eastern Kentucky State College in 1965 with a degree in Geography and Physical Education, and received a Master’s in Education from Georgetown College in 1983. George was very proud of his service in the United States Army. He served his country from May 1965 to May 1967 in Hanau, Germany during the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge. Starting in 1967, George taught as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in the Franklin County Public School System at Peaks Mill, Bald Knob, Thornhill, Hearn and Bridgeport. He had such fond memories of the students he taught, and could still remember so many by name. Starting in 1981 he was the 1st trainer for the Western Hills High School Football team until he retired from teaching in 1992. After George’s retirement, he worked at several places, where he never met a stranger. These included the Red Cross, the I-64 Rest Area, the Gooch House Visitor Center, Kentucky Historical Society Museum and the Kentucky Military Arsenal. He also was a “green coat” employee in the box seats at Keeneland. George loved high school sports, especially football and basketball, and he could often be found at games with his “colorful” companions Lapsley Cardwell and Jim “Baby” Johnson. He also volunteered for many athletic tournaments at the Frankfort Convention Center. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, animal shelters of your choice, or the local athletic teams. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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George R. Arnold

May 26, 1941 - April 12, 2024