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James R. "Jim" Arnold, 42, of Canton, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
He was born Oct. 11, 1980, in Fremont. Jim grew up in Findlay, where he was active in football, track, and hockey. He was also in the show choir and theatrical productions. He attended Ashland College and The University of Findlay where he graduated in 2003 with a BS in Business Administration. He married Angela Cunningham on July 24, 2004, and she survives. They moved to Durham, North Carolina, where they lived until 2017 when they returned to Massillon. Jim worked in the mortgage lending industry his entire career. He loved fishing, studying, and teaching God's word and was a devoted husband and father to his three sons, Jack (13), Owen (11), and Quinn (3).
Jim is also survived by his parents, Gene and Sue (Croll) Arnold; in-laws, Gerry and Lynn Cunningham; sister and brother-in-law, Maureen (Beanie) and John Vanbuskirk; and loving family and many friends.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Heitger Funeral Home, Jackson Chapel, 5850 Wales Ave. NW, Massillon, Ohio, 44646. Jim's celebration of life will be 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to JOQ Arnold Educational Fund, 4735 Massillon Road, Unit # 706, Green, Ohio, 44232, for Jim's children.
For additional information or to leave condolences for the family, go to www.heitger.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Heitger Funeral Home, Jackson Chapel, 330-830-0148.
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Amber South
March 26, 2023
This is truly devastating news. I couldn´t believe it when I saw this today. It seems like only yesterday we were working together on the spring musicals in high school. He will be greatly missed. I send love and prayers to Angela and their kiddos.
Steve Whilden
March 24, 2023
Hello to all reading! First of all i never knew Mr Arnold but have a special brother kinship with him in Christ. Jim, like I was in pursuit of the true gospel and finally found it when i did my OWN study getting away from denominational lifelong falsehoods. Brother Jim was ready to meet God because he learned to rightly divide knowing the gospel that pertains to us now. I watched and listened to his teaching on you tube and was thrilled to see another person proclaiming what he WAS NOT ASHAMED OF! Those who have had opportunity to hear his message should take heed because by not doing so will find you wanting and ashamed when they stand before him one day. No doubt I'll spend eternity with my brother one day! My desire is to see others who come to the truth also
Jo Silveus
March 21, 2023
So sorry Sue and Gene for your loss.
Bev Raudebaugh
March 20, 2023
Dear ones, I am so sorry to hear about Jim's death. My heart aches for you all. He was in Findlay First Edition with my son, Chris. I loved being what I call an "FFE groupie" which the kids let us parents be. Unlike most teens, they seemed to be ok with us being around. I have missed their hugs and having handsome young men sing to me in the years since. Fond memories.
Dear Angela, there are no words to take away the heartache and shock. I took was widowed at a young age with little ones to finish raising. I remember praying " Dear God, if it feels this bad with you, please don't let me try to do it without you. Please hang on to me especially if I ever felt like letting go of HIM". He never has. He is holding you close. He feels your pain. Praying you feel HIS love. Sending hugs from Findlay. It is a small world. I grew up in Massillon. Had my boys there.
Bill & Gail Miller
March 17, 2023
Gene and Sue,
Gail and I send our sincerest condolences in the loss of your son Jim.
Bill & Gail Miller
Heitger Funeral Service Jackson Chapel Jackson Chapel
March 17, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Boe Lininger
March 16, 2023
Gene and Sue,
So sorry to hear about your son. Unfortunately, I know what you´re going through. It will leave a hole in your heart for the rest of your life. Fortunately, the great memories you had together will be there always. Your daughter-in-law and those boys will need a lot of help.
Our prayers and thoughts are for you and your family.
Boe & Sharyn Lininger
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