William F. Arnold, 72, of Gardners, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his son's home in Chesapeake, VA.  He was born on October 7, 1950, in Kimball, Nebraska and was a son of the late Eugene Frank Arnold and the late Phylis June Tridle Hoch.  He was married to the late Linda M. (Frey) Arnold, 63, who passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011.

Bill graduated from East High School in Cheyenne, WY.  He served in the U.S. Navy for four years until January 12, 1976.  Bill retired from the Department of Defense at New Cumberland Army Depot after 38 years.  He was a long-time member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church in Gardners, PA.  Bill was a private pilot and thoroughly enjoyed his time flying with friends and family.  He had a passion for music, playing his guitar and performing with his wife in the church, along with singing in the choir.  Bill's life was guided by his faith in Christ, spreading the gospel to anyone he met. He loved to watch Jimmy Swaggart on tv and followed politics closely.

He is survived by his only son, Thomas W. (wife Felicia) Arnold of Chesapeake, VA, three loving sisters, Lin (Donnie) Frey of Newville, Cathy (Steve) Calaman of Carlisle, and Sue (Bob Cocklin) Spidle of Carlisle, his seven beautiful grandchildren; Taylor Arnold of Virginia Beach, VA, Christopher Packer of Mooresville, NC,  Emily Arnold of Erie, PA, Anne-Marie Packer of Virginia Beach, VA, Vincent Packer of Virginia Beach, VA, Sophia Jo Lyn Arnold of Chesapeake, VA, and last but not least Matthew Thomas Arnold of Chesapeake, VA, and several nieces and nephews. Bill never met a stranger and had many close friends, including Cynthia Myers, and many others wherever he went.  Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Arnold.

A special thank you to Suncrest Hospice, Luke Robertson (private pilot), Tina Micula (singer/songwriter) and countless others in Virginia who made Bill feel loved.

A viewing will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m.  in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Dick Warner officiating.  Interment will be in Mt. Holly Springs Cemetery.  Flowers are welcome.