Issac "Ike" Warren Arnall (Hartville)'s Obituary
Issac Warren Arnall, son of Benjamin and Minnie (Roberts) Arnall, was born February 16, 1928 in Wright County, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of ninety-two years, four months, and ten days.
On January 30, 1959, Ike married his true love, Judith Cogdill, and to this union two daughters and four sons were born.
Ike is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ben Arnall Jr.; eight sisters, Ora Adamson, Pearl Smith, Opal Baker, Geneva Cannon, Betty Moore, Janel Kelley, Bonnie and Marie Arnall who were both infants; a granddaughter, Karra Lynzi Arnall; two nephews, Darrell Roberts and Murel Adamson.
Ike is survived by his loving wife Judy, of the home; his two daughters, Patricia Ivy and her husband Randy, of Mansfield, Missouri and Kala Melton and her friend Kenny, of Hartville, Missouri; his four sons, Jackie Arnall and his wife Evelyn, of Hartville, Missouri, Jody Arnall and his wife Lana, of Hartville, Missouri, Linzie Arnall and his wife Heidi, of Strafford, Missouri, and Laron Arnall and his wife Amy, of Hartville, Missouri; twenty grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Ritchie Arnall and Paul Smith; a niece, Martha Cook; a special care giver, Ann-Alisa Whiten; many other relatives and caring friends.
Ike was born in Wright County and raised on a 15-acre tomato farm just north of Hartville. While he was growing up, he helped his mother and father on the farm with planting and picking tomatoes. Because he was raised on this farm, he could barely stand the thought of raising a tomato plant if he didn’t have to. Ike also helped take care of his parents’ ice block shed, chipping and cutting ice blocks for the good citizens of Hartville.
When Ike came of age, he was called to serve for the Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. When he left the military, he started working for his brother driving a truck for Arnall Lumber up in the Dakotas. While Ike was working for his brother, he met Judy who was also working for Jr. at the time. They were wed in 1959 and stayed together for over 61 years.
Ike was saved and baptized on May 19, 1968 at Wall’s Ford. He was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Hartville and attended church for as long as his health permitted. Ike was also a dedicated member of the VFW and American Legion here in Hartville.
When Ike was younger, he liked to spend the evening at the pool hall or the roller rink. Ike also enjoyed his farm and hauling cattle. Ike was also a very talented dancer and loved to listen to music. He and Judy loved music so much, they took countless trips to Oldfield and Summersville to listen to all the different bands from around the area. Ike loved his family absolutely. He was a loving husband, caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. We celebrate his wonderful life and will always cherish the many happy memories he created.
Memorials may be made to Steele Memorial Cemetery and left at the funeral home.
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