ROCKY MOUNT - Jacob Lee Arnold, 94, passed away August 11, 2024. Born in Nash County on April 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Jacob Harboard Arnold and Bessie Lee Pittman Arnold. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mavis Ambler Arnold Dunn and Phyllis Geraldine Arnold Byrne; his brothers, Edsel Quinnion Arnold, James Hubert "Buddy" Arnold, and David Joel Arnold; and his brother-in-law, Billy Barnes.

Jake is survived by his wife of 71 years, Norma Jean Barnes Arnold; his daughters, Ginger Arnold Coleman (David) and Farley Arnold Phillips; his son, Jacob Arnold, II (Dawn); 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his brother, Gene Grey Arnold (Lynne); and many nieces, nephews, extended family members.

A graveside service was held August 14, 2024 at Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount, with Rev. Michael Edwards officiating with Masonic Rites to following.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jake's name to either Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount, P.O. Box 7611, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or to Edgemont Baptist Church, PO Box 7293, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or to the Arnold Family Scholarship, Nash Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 7488, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.