Robert D. Arnold, age 91 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away  Sunday,January 1, 2017 at Jefferson Gardens, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017  at 11 am at Vansant-Mills Chapel, visitation will be one hour prior services. Interment will be at Englewood Cemetery , Clinton, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made to Northeast Baptist Church and left in care of the funeral home.   Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Robert was born January 24, 1925, in Deepwater, Missouri the son of Robert "Pete" Arnold and Roxie (Houtchens) Arnold. Robert was a ships Cook 3rd Class in the Coast Guard from 1943-1946. He retired in 1980 from being a truck driver for Safeway. Robert loved to drink coffee at Hardees and the Donut Shop and loved to talk about his family and the good old days. He was also a member of Northeast Baptist Church.

Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, wife Margaret, his brother John Arnold and his sister Rose Adams.

Robert is survived by his sons, Robert E. Arnold and wife Lilly of Kansas City, Kansas, Larry G. Arnold and wife Judy of Ontario, Ohio, Charles L. Arnold of Harrisonville, Missouri, 7 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great Grandchildren and Companion June Dean.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home