Wayne Arnold
July 9, 1928 - January 16, 2011

WAYNE E. ARNOLD, 82 of Port Charlotte, Florida died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at
his residence.

He was born July 9, 1928 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Frederick and Alice Arnold.
He moved to North Port, Florida in 1972 from Springfield, Mass. He was a policeman in
Springfield from 1956 to 1968. Wayne was the owner of Arnold Painting and Decorating in Springfield from 1968 to 1971 and in Charlotte County, Florida from 1972 to 2005. He was a veteran of World War II, U.S. Navy serving in 1945 and a veteran of the Korean War, U.S. Army serving from 1951 to 1953.

Wayne became a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks in
Massachusetts in 1964. He was one of the founders of the Elks Lodges in Punta Gorda,
North Port, Rotonda West, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Deep Creek, Florida. He served as
Exalted Ruler at the Port Charlotte Elks Lodge 1977-1978, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge 1982-1983 and the Deep Creek Elks Lodge 2002-2003. Member of the Port Charlotte Moose Lodge No. 2121 and American Legion Post #110 of Port Charlotte.

Survived by his loving family, his wife of 40 years, Peggy Arnold of Port Charlotte; six daughters, Cheryl (Dave) Mason of North Port, FL, Tina (John) Spurlock of Port Charlotte, Debra (Roger) Hooghkirk of North Port, FL, Eva (Mark) Burden of Murphy, TX, Linda Hart of St. James City, FL and Lisa (Howard) Chan of Port Charlotte; 4 sons, Jeffrey (Barbara) Arnold of Port Charlotte, Gary (Debbie) Arnold of Port Charlotte, Joseph Nostin of Venice, FL and Frank Nostin of St. Petersburg, FL; 28 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A visitation and gathering for family and friends will be held Monday, Jan. 24th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel with an Elk Memorial Service at 7:00 PM A reception will follow at Deep Creek Elks Lodge #2763, 1133 Capricorn Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33983.

Committal services with military honors by American Legion Post #110 of Port
Charlotte and the U.S. Army will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM Jan. 25, 2011 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte, Florida.

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WAYNE E. ARNOLD, 82 of Port Charlotte, Florida died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1928 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Frederick and Alice Arnold. He moved to North Port, Florida in 1972 from Springfield, Mass. He was a policeman in Springfield from 1956 to 1968. Wayne was the owner…

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Connie left a message on January 19, 2011:
Sumner and I send our sincere sympathy to Deb Hooghkirk and her family, and to the Arnold family on the loss of your beloved father, grandfather and friend. Our prayers are with you all. Lovingly, Sumner and Connie MacGrath/Schuster
Ron Tull left a message on January 19, 2011:
With much respect to the family
Josephinen Maresca left a message on January 19, 2011:
Peggy and Family - We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Wayne was a wonderful man and will be truly missed. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Josephine Maresca and Family
Tom & Beverly left a message on January 19, 2011:
We will miss him much.
Betty Canning left a message on January 19, 2011:
My prayers are with you Peg.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Nancy Flamand left a message on January 19, 2011:
Wayne was one of the most caring person I know.He was always helping the underdog. He was faithful and truthful. he was my friend for over 25 years. He has been my boss,mentor and most of all,my FRIEND.I will miss him and his pipe. ---- Nancy Flamand
Skip & Kathi Harshman left a message on January 19, 2011:
Gary & Family - Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Tim and Linda Free left a message on January 19, 2011:
Sincerest condolences to the Arnold Family. Our thoughts are with you.
Robert W.Brown left a message on January 19, 2011:
Sorry to hear of your loss-- Wayne and I were Policemen in Spfld.- He was a Good Cop and we use to have walking post across from each other-- I lost contact when he left the force but always though of him-- Best of everything to you and the family-Bob
carole hodges left a message on January 19, 2011:
Dear Peg, Please accept my condolances, wayne was a very special outgoing man, he will be missed . God Bless carole
Debbie & Greg Fisher left a message on January 19, 2011:
Dear Peg and Family, We are so sorry for your loss, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
Sandy and Jenny left a message on January 19, 2011:
Our thoughts and love are with you..we will always think of Wayne...he was a very special man.
denise kelm left a message on January 19, 2011:
dave and i wish to express our deepest sympathy and offer our support to the nostin/arnold family. we have both lost our own fathers and can sympathize with the sorrow you must all be feeling right now. our prayers are with you-love, denise and dave kelm
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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