Tommy J. Arnold

TOMMY J. ARNOLD, 74 of Maumelle, died Thursday, April 17, 2014. Tommy was born Dec. 7, 1939 in Austin, Texas to the late Joe and Gertrude Arnold. He is also preceded in death by three sisters; daughter, Jo Lynn Arnold; and step-son, Jason Knott. For 51 years, Tommy was involved in the aviation industry in maintenance, safety inspection, and mechanics. He served in the US Air Force. At some point in time, he was involved with NASA missions, and then he retired from the FAA after 24 years of service. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in North Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Lorie (Robinson) Arnold; daughter, Christi Pilkington and husband Bo; sister, Peggy Arbon; step-children, Molly Smith, Donald Knott, and Elizabeth Knott; grandchildren, Christi Goldsborough, Samuel Hicks, Donny Pilkington, Bradley Pilkington, Joshua Pilkington; and step-grandson, Jason Edward Knott-Myslivy; and great-grandchildren, Aryana Lynn, Rolando Jr., Savannah, Bradley Jr., Bobby, Makayla, Jubilee, Jaylynn, Delaney, and Joshua Jr. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, NLR. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.