- Date Of Birth: June 27, 1929
- Date Of Death: November 14, 2020
- State: Kentucky
William “Billy” Gordon Arnold was born on June 27, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Henry and Molly Arnold. He was the second of six children; five boys and one girl. He peacefully departed this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at age 91. The angels of the Lord met him at the Veterans Hospital to ascend him into Heaven.
Around the age of sixteen, William moved from Atlanta, Ga. to Cincinnati, Ohio. William began his Christian journey very early in life as he confessed hope in Christ.
William was always determined to excel in his spiritual growth through his involvement in many theological classes and consistent daily study of the Bible. In the early nineties, William completed his education by graduating from Temple Bible College. He definitely believed in living by 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Family and friends has always been near and dear to William’s heart. His best friend from Atlanta, introduced him to the love of his life, Mary Mathis. The two was united in holy matrimony and the loving couple shared a bountiful life for over fifty years. They became the proud parents of two boys; Darryl Gordon and William “Bae-Bae” Arnold.
William was also known as a dutiful and loyal worker. He was the first African American man to announce the train arrivals and departures at Union Terminal. He was a veteran and served four years in the Armed Forces, and was stationed in Korea. For over thirty years he was an Engineer for Penn Central Railroad, and of those years a property owner and landlord.
William was preceded in death and will be reunited with his son William “Bae-Bae” and his three brothers Wendell, Johnnie “J.C.”(Bernice), and Esper “David” (Mary). He leaves to cherish his loving memories his devoted wife Mary, his caring son, Darryl, a daughter Vacessa (Rick), two grandchildren (Lopez and Megan), a brother Warren “Doug”, a sister Henrietta and three foster children; George, Tommy and David McKinney, his nephews; Kendell Arnold and John “J.D.” Tucker, his nieces; Kathleen Tanner and Jeana Johnson, a host of cousins and friends will also cherish his memory.
