John Arnold

John Arnold, age 54, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, following a motorcycle accident west of Portland. 

John was born Sept. 6, 1970, in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of Terry and Jessie Paulette (Hodge) Evans. He attended South Adams High School and earned associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. 

John worked at MSSL in Portland and enjoyed carpentry and mechanical work. 

He married Suzzanne Williams on Nov. 16, 2023. 

Survivors include:

His wife — Suzzanne Arnold, Portland, Indiana 

Three sons — Harley Arnold (wife: Jessica), Portland, Indiana, Dustan Slade, Geneva, Indiana, Dorwin Arnold, Grand Junction, Michigan 

Step-children — Asheley Scott (husband: Andy) and Justin White (wife: Jessica)

Siblings — Tracy Arnold, Portland, Indiana, Terry “TJ” Arnold, Portland, Indiana, Clint Evans, Portland, Indiana, Misty Vance, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Troy Arnold (wife: Mandy), Muncie, Indiana, and Kristi Arnold, Selma, Indiana 

Grandchildren — Karson Arnold, Brooklynn Arnold and Neveah Petty

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Bob Graham officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.