Charles W. Arnold

Bartow- Charles W. Arnold, age 66, passed away suddenly Friday, October 19, 2012 at Bartow Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Born October 17, 1946 in Plant City, Mr. Arnold was a longtime resident of Bartow. He was a sales representative with Cothron Construction Company of Dover. He was an Air Force veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflct. He was an Elder with the Bartow First Presbyterian Church; a Master Mason with the Winter Haven Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years: Katherine Ann Arnold of Bartow; son: Matt Arnold & wife Trisha of LaBelle; daughter: Amy Gunter & husband Keith of Fort Meade; brother David Arnold & wife Cindi of Lakeland; sister: Rosane Cole & husband Calvin of Lake Wales; grandchildren: Krystle Weems, Fort Myers; Jacob Stephens of St. Augustine; & Trey Gunter of Fort Meade. Family will receive friends Monday, October 22, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main St, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Bartow First Presbyterian Church, 355 S. Florida Ave, Bartow. Contributions may be made to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Pkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 or the Bartow First Presbyterian Church, 355 S. Florida Ave, Bartow.