Army Spc James L. ''Jimmy'' Arnold

ARNOLD, Army SPC James L. ?Jimmy? Of Mattawan Died in action Thursday March 15, 2007 in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jimmy was born February 22, 1986 in Kalamazoo the son of Phillip Arnold and Mary Ryan. He was a graduate of Mattawan High School Class of 2004 and enjoyed playing hockey and paintball. He was also instrumental in developing the ?Blue Crew? at Mattawan. Prior to going to Iraq, Jimmy was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX and was in Company B, 1st Battalion 8th Calvary Regiment, 2 Brigade 1st Calvary Division. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Olin and Evelyn Arnold. Surviving are his father, Phillip Arnold; mother, Mary Ryan; sisters, Amanda Arnold, Laura Arnold, Christy Eric Arnold, Michelle Tim Smith; maternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Ann Ryan; nephews, Ryan and Logan; a niece, Taylor; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A service to celebrate Jimmy?s life will be held 11:00 o?clock Monday at the Calvary Bible Church, 855 Drake Rd, with Chaplain Major James R. Chapin officiating. Friends may meet the family Sunday from 4-8pm at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mattawan High School Foundation.