Henry K Arnold Jr.

1926 - 2013

Henry K Arnold Jr. obituary, 1926-2013, La Porte, TX

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Henry Arnold Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 25, 2013.

Henry Kirkpatrick Arnold Jr. (Hank) was born in Houston, Texas on May 14, 1926 to Henry Kirkpatrick Arnold, Sr. and Pauline Menefee Arnold. He attended Lamar High School and New Mexico Military Institute. He served during World War II in the US Navy. He graduated with a Chemical Engineering degree from Purdue University and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology for post graduate studies. He is survived by his wife, Betty du Perier Arnold and his two daughters, Catherine Arnold Domask and son in law Richard Domask, and Ann Arnold Graham and son in law Michael "Murphy" Graham. He has 6 grandchildren and one great grand-daughter. He is also survived by his sister, Pauline Arnold Schweppe, wife of Dr. Irving Schweppe. He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Elizabeth Parnell Arnold and his son, Henry Kirkpatrick Arnold, III. Hank was an avid sailor and very active at the Houston Yacht Club. He and his wife Elizabeth were instrumental in starting the Houston Yacht Club youth program, The Ragnots in 1958. He spent many years as an International Yacht Racing Association Judge and was an Honorary Past Commodore of the Houston Yacht Club. He spent his professional years working for The Humble Oil Company and Exxon Corporation, retiring in 1986. After his retirement, he and Betty spent many wonderful years travelling and sailing around the world. Services will be held Wednesday, October 2nd at 2:00 pm at Chapel of the Angels, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, with internment immediately following. The family would like to thank the staff at the Hampton Spring Shadows Assisted Living for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Houston Grand Opera or the Houston Yacht Club Ragnot Sailing Association.

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October 7, 2013

Bob Lehn

Hank was a joy to be around- a resolute judge and umpire. I was proud to serve with him!

October 2, 2013

Ann,
I'm sorry I can't be there today to see you smile at hearing all the wonderful things being said about your Dad. I'm sure Charlie was one of many standing at the entrance gate to welcome him home. I know you will miss him.
Vicky Offenhauser Maxwell

October 1, 2013

Karl Heinrich

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 30, 2013

C. Wimberly

Mr. Arnold was a fine man who left an incredible legacy through the Ragnot program amongst his many other accomplishments. Hank will certainly be missed by so many that were fortunate enough to have met and known him. My condolences to his family.

September 30, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family. As you mourn the loss of your loved one, may you be comforted by the God whom comforts whom are in distress. (2 Cor. 1:3)

September 29, 2013

Polly Leach Catlin

Going to miss him. Lots of great memories. I have learned since the passing of my father that you will find yourselves smiling a lot at your memories. I love you two with all my heart. He will be missed.

September 29, 2013

Dianna Hamrick

Dear Betty, He will be missed sooo much. I am thinking of you and sorry I cannot be there. Dianna Hamrick

September 29, 2013

Franny Austin

Dear Katy and Ann,
It is with a heavy heart that I send condolences to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Franny

September 29, 2013

Dawn Moore

Dear Ann and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. No doubt you have so many wonderful memories in your hearts to keep him close. I enjoyed reading about your father, and now I know where your sailing background comes from! What a great picture of Mr. Arnold. Next time I see you, we will have to go sailing, and toast your father. Aloha, Dawn

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September 29, 2013

Shorty Hamrick

Good Sailimg Hank--sohn. I ' ll miss you the ,rest of my Tour ! Love to Betty....

September 29, 2013

Susan Allen

Dear Ann, Katie and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It seems as words can never be sufficient when we lose a parent, but I know that with all the memories, crazy stories and love, you and your families will find peace.
Love,
Susan

September 29, 2013

John Pennington

Hank was a great friend to our family and a wonderful human being who loved life. I wish his children had come of age before I left Texas so I could have gotten to know them better.

September 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.

Judy and Joel Mann

September 29, 2013

Timothy H. and Cindy B. McRaith

Katie and Family, We are sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you. If there is anything we can help with please let us know.

Tim and Cindy McRaith

September 29, 2013

Chris Hall

Dear Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He sounds like he lived a very full life and was a wonderful man! Please know that Alan and I are thinking of you and your entire family at this time.

Love,
Chris

September 29, 2013

With deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your dear loved one. May the "God of all Comfort" comfort you during this difficult time. (2 Co. 1:3)

September 29, 2013

My condolences to the family for the loss of such an extraordinary man. May your memories sustain you and the hope of seeing him again in Paradise on earth give you peace.

September 27, 2013

Grayson Moss

Dear Betty, Catherine, Ann and family: my condolences to you as I also am saddened by the loss of your loved one and my dear friend. My prayers are offered to each as we reflect on the many joys Hank gave us through the years. With love, Grayson

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