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Wesley Arnold Obituary
Wesley Wilds Arnold, 90 of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away at his home lovingly surrounded by his family on June 1, 2021.
He was born on July 24, 1930 in St. Mary's, Georgia to the late Dena Briggs Arnold and Harry Arnold. Wesley grew up in Fernandina, graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1948, and enlisted in the Air Force. Upon his return from service in the Panama Canal Zone, he attended and graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration. After starting his career at Haskins and Sells Certified Public Accountants in Jacksonville, he spent almost 30 years with Container Corporation of America (now Westrock).
Wesley leaves behind his wife of 61 years Sarah Freeman Arnold, his daughter Allyson Arnold Wagner of Atlanta and son Wesley Wilds Arnold Jr. of Orlando, grandchildren Olivia Grace Wagner, Marshall Cody Wagner, Sarah Jule Wagner, Wesley Wilds Arnold III and Maxwell David Arnold, a sister Maria Arnold Sellers (Larry) of Fernandina, and many nieces and nephews.
He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, was an avid golfer for many years and enjoyed some amazing trips during his retirement.
He is predeceased by his parents, sister Harriett Arnold Lewis, and son-in-law Jere Wagner.
He was a member of Amelia Baptist Church in Fernandina where his service will be held on Friday, June 4 at 11am.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 3 from 5-7pm at Oxley Heard Funeral Home in Fernandina.
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Larry Wesley
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Sarah we are so sorry to hear about Wesley’s passing ,he was such a wonderful friend to me .Our prayers are with you and the family
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