Ivan Arnold

Ivan Eugene “Gene” Arnold passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born March 21, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Young Arnold. Gene enlisted in the US Marine Corps in June, 1942 and proudly served until June, 1946, during World War II and re-enlisted to serve in the Korean Conflict in 1950. He was always a Marine. Gene never met a stranger and was a salesman extraordinaire. He owned and operated Gene Arnold Appliance and TV Center in Corpus Christi, and after retiring from sales, he and Elsie owned and operated the old Swinney Switch store for many years before “really retiring” and traveling the country in their RV. They dug clams in Oregon, lit up the casinos in Laughlin and Las Vegas, and finally traveled the East Coast before returning to Texas. They had a ball! Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; his son, Harold “Bud” Arnold; daughter; Carol “Sissy” McKinzey. He is survived by his daughters; Glenda (Clayton) Massey, Reatha (Bobby) Harrell; sons, Terry Arnold and Gary Arnold. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your favorite charity. Military graveside services will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Semper Fi, Dad. We love you.