Arnold Whitlock England

Arnold "Arnie" W. England, 82, of Prince George, VA, died August 22, 2022. Born in Prince George, raised in Hopewell, VA, he was the son of the late Indkynois and Mary Lee England. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there to help his family and friends whenever needed. He was a 1958 graduate of Hopewell High School, where he played Varsity football as a Blue Devil. He retired as a lab technician from West Rock in Hopewell (originally hired from Continental Can Company). He served several years in the U.S. Army Reserves (1963-1966). He enjoyed watching sports and was a big Washington Redskins fan. He was an avid deer hunter and was a long-time member of the Blackwater Hunt Club. He was honored to be a volunteer firefighter for Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George County for 42 years. He enjoyed his time with his fellow firefighters. He was proud to be "Gooddaddy" to Tanner Stables, his only grandson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Smithy England (Georgia), Bob England, and Clayton England (Ruth). He is survived by his wife of 57 years (58 next month), Gertrude "Trudy" England; daughters, Sheila England, of Hopewell; Christy Stables (Eddie), of Disputanta; grandchildren, Tanner Stables, of Disputanta, Tara Botts (Ryan), of Colonial Heights; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Lawrence (Dan), of Hopewell, as well as several nieces and nephews. He loved them all dearly.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burrowsville Volunteer Fire Department. 17300 James River Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842

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