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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Charles D. Arno


Charles Douglas Arno, Sr., 84, died Feb. 15 at his home in Washington, DC.
Doug was born May 21, 1930, to Charles William and Rosa Lee (Freeman) Arno in Leeds, Ala. His parents, along with older sisters Dora, Grace, Ruth and Corrine, preceded him in death. After graduating Coffee High School, Florence, Ala., he began a 21-year career in the US Air force. He married Mary Nelle Harris of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., in 1958.
The two were blessed with four sons during their 38 years of marriage. He received his bachelor's degree from Chaminade University in 1967 and his master's degree from Pepperdine University in 1972. He retired from the USAF in 1973 as a Senior Master Sergeant. The family later settled in Raeford, NC, when Doug went to work as a civil service military education specialist at the JFK Center in nearby Fort Bragg. He retired in 1995.
Doug will be remembered for his Biblical knowledge and unwavering faith in God. He was a diehard fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, a master gardener and a loving father.
Survivors are: sons, Charles D. Arno, Jr., Pinehurst, NC; William H. Arno (wife Angie), Stokesdale, NC; James F. Arno (wife Jennifer), New York Mills, MN; Russell A. Arno (wife Vanessa), Charlotte, NC; six grandsons and three granddaughters.
A private memorial service will be held Saturday, February 21 in Mayodan, NC.