James “Craig” Arnold, age 56 of Estill Springs, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Vanderbilt-Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, after battling cancer. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Manchester on November 28, 1966, to James Alfred Arnold and Judy Jones. A beloved father, papa, son, and friend. Craig will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. Craig was also known as “Papa Craig” and “Meathead.” He was currently employed as a truck driver hauling brick and powder by Alley-Cassetty Truck Center, where he had worked for many years. In his spare time, Craig enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, riding his RZR in the mountains with his lifelong friends, watching Alabama football every Saturday, going to the races with his son, Drew, and watching his grandsons at their baseball and basketball games. He loved his family and his friends, but most of all he adored his grandchildren. Craig was a member of the Brothers of the Wheel and enjoyed his time doing charity work with his fellow brothers. He is preceded in death by his father, James A. Arnold; grandmother, Nannie B. Rogers; brother, Jeff Jones; uncle, Carl “CT” Rogers and aunt and uncle, Patsy and Ronnie Trussell. Craig is survived by his son, Drew (Tiffany) Arnold of Decherd; grandsons, Brayden Arnold of Winchester, Easton Arnold of Estill Springs, and Kaden Arnold of Decherd; granddaughter, Millie Arnold of Decherd; mother, Judy (Bryant) Jones of Tullahoma; brothers, Jerry Jones of Chattanooga, Bryant (Gigi) Jones of Jasper, Josh (Betty) Jones of Tullahoma, and Tommy Arnold of Tullahoma; lifelong special friends, Greg (Jeanette) Williams of Estill Springs, Alan (Annie) Vickers of Manchester; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment will follow at Winchester Memorial Park. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
