Living

James married Ruth Wilson about 1950 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Marvin S. Wilson and Freda M. Parks) was born on 3 May 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Wilson-Arnold, age 85, of Butler, Tennessee, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1925 in Trade, Tennessee to the late Marvin S. and Freda 'Mammy' Parks Wilson. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Russell Arnold, who passed away on March 11, 2009 and one daughter, Jo Ann Powell.

Her siblings included: Helen Louise Wilson, Vernie Potter, Vergie Eggers, Nancy Stout, Little Grace, Kermit Wilson, Roby Wilson, Elwood Wilson and Allen Wilson.

Ruth traveled as the wife of a career Army soldier, living at various times in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Germany, before settling with her family in Butler, Tennessee in 1968.

Ruth is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Charles 'Jack' Wilson of Lawton, Oklahoma; Perry and Sandra Arnold of Bedford, Kentucky, and Ross and Carolyn Arnold of Ajijic, Mexico; son-in-law, James Powell of Somerset, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Mountain City Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Alan Koch and Pastor Ross Arnold officiating. Music was under the direction of the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church Choir. Graveside Service and Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park. Active pallbearers: Brent Powell, Keith Wilson, Danny Ray Wilson, Harry Pierce, David Markland and Thomas Hoelscher.

Toward the end of her life, Ruth was lovingly cared for by Goldie Reece, Susan Williams and Belinda Johnson. Your kindness and compassion given to Mom are deeply appreciated.

Ross married Ona Hensley about 1920. Ona was born about 1900 in West Virginia, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marvin married Freda M. Parks about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Freda (daughter of James M. Parks and Martha J. (Parks)) was born about 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Carter County, TN

1st District

Household 158
M. A. ArnoldMar 1870 30TN TN TNMarried 8 years
LaraAug 1878 21TN TN TNMarried 8 years
MaggieJan 1894 6TN TN TN
Rossie (m)Mar 1896 4TN TN TN
EugeneDec 1898 1TN TN TN


1910 Johnson County, TN Census

District 4

Household 112
Mack Arnold39TN TN TN
Flar34TN TN TN
Maggie16TN TN TN
Ross13TN TN TN

1920 Johnson County, TN Census

District 4

Household 126
Mack A. Arnold50TN TN TN
Flaria44TN TN TN
Earl


1930 Johnson County, TN Census

District 4

Household 121
Mack A. Arnold60TN TN TN
Flarina54TN TN TN
Ross33TN TN TN
Oma23KY WV KYDaughter in law
James R. 5WV TN KYGrandson
Flarina L. 3WV TN KYGranddaughter
Jack D. 1WV TN KYGrandson
Emert E. 17TN TN TNGrandson


The Tomahawk," April 1, 1964
Mack D. Arnold...
Mack D. Arnold, age 94, Neva, Roan Creek Community, died at his home Friday at 6:00 p.m. after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Johnson County, a retired farmer and member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Ruth Arnold, Neva; three sons, Ross Arnold, Lonnie Arnold and Connie Arnold, all of Neva; two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Nave, of Mountain City and Mrs. Ruby Shelton, Neva; one step-son, Worley Sexton, Neva; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cress, Mountain City and Mrs. Olivine Morefield, Mountain City; one brother, John Arnold, Mountain City and one sister, Mrs. Eddie Smith of Valley Forge, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from the Locust Gap Freewill Baptist Church Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. H.C. Price and Rev. Ernest Carrier, officiating.
Burial was in Arnold cemetery.
Lewis Gentry in charge.
[NJSB NOTE: name on census is Amos/Alimus M. ARNOLD; name on tombstone is Mack A. ARNOLD]

Note: A capstone was placed on the grave by Gentry Funeral Home which reads "Mack D. Arnold". Family members state that the D. was for his name Daniel.

Mack married Flora Heck on 13 Aug 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Flora (daughter of Albert Jordan Heck and Susan Kidd) was born on 1 Oct 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Sep 1930 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Arnold Cemetery, Neatherly Road, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gravestone inscription reads:
Flara Arnold
October 1, 1875
September 30, 1930

William married Nancy E. (Wilson) about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Nancy was born in Jan 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martha J. (Parks) about 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born about 1853 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]