Thomas "Tommy" Jacob Arnold's Obituary
Decatur – Thomas Jacob “Tommy” Arnold, 32, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016.
Tommy was born on December 26, 1983 in Decatur, the son of Scott and Kathleen (Cogan) Arnold. Growing up, Tommy worked at several restaurants as a cook and server. In 2013 he began a pipe fitter apprenticeship with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #137.
Surviving are his parents: Scott and Kathleen Arnold; Tommy’s son, Tucker James Arnold and his mother Amber Fulk; brother, Daniel Caleb (Kimberly Ann Walcher and their son Kyler Christian) Arnold; sister, Andi (Martin Mooney and their son Jackson Scott) Arnold; grandparents: Richard and Judy Arnold of Decatur; various aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and special four-legged companion, Ruthie Peaches.
Tommy was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin, celebrant. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; vigil prayer service at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a scholarship fund for Tommy’s son, Tuckers Educational Fund c/o Hickory Point Bank or Heritage Behavioral Health Center.
Tommy will always be remembered for his kind heart and gentle spirit that he shared with friends and family especially the lights of his life, Amber and Tucker.
The family of Thomas Jacob “Tommy” Arnold is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Video Tribute for Thomas J. “Tommy” Arnold: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JZ6LSXKXCH24WBC2
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