Jimmy Lewis Arnell

Jimmy Lewis Arnell, 59, passed into the hands of God peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital. A private family gathering will be held.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Nancy Kay Arnell; brother, Kenny Arnell; two sisters, Jane Ann Hines and Patty Jean Arnell; three stepchildren; stepgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Connie Arnell, to honor his memory.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Jean (Rick) Arnelll and siblings, Phillip Arnell, Judy Dort and Richard Arnell.

He loved to play his guitar and talk on the CB radio with numerous friends and acquaintances who knew him as “Music Man.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in his name to 2050 Glass Road NE, Apt. 204, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com.

Published in The Gazette Nov. 18, 2012.