Robert C. Arnold

1938 - 2010

Havana, IL - Robert C. Arnold, 72, of Havana passed away at 7:15 pm Wed., March 31, 2010 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born Jan. 30, 1938 in Aledo, IL the son of Ernest Clare and Grace Mildred Wheeler Arnold.

Mr. Arnold was a barber for 42 years, he worked construction and was a member of the Central Illinois Carpenters Union. He worked for John Deere Lawn and Leisure and had his own chain saw and lawn mower repair business. He was an avid boater and member of the Havana Boat and Ski Club, a collector of antiques and dishware and loved to garden. He served four years in the US Air Force.

He is survived by two sons; Timothy Arnold of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Rodney (Robin) Arnold of Velva, ND; two daughters, Sandra Oney of Lincoln, IL and Monica (Steve) Hoover of Edmond, OK. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Rachel Oney, Jennifer Oney, Stephen Oney, T. J. Arnold, Alexa Hoover and Rory Hoover and one great grandson, Kyle Oney. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.

Services will be held at 11:00 am Sat. April 3, 2010 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana conducted by Rev. Robert Monts and burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Havana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be make to help with his medical expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hurleyfh.com