John Arnold, age 54, a resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, following a motorcycle accident west of Portland.

John was born September 6, 1970, in Bluffton, Indiana, the son of Terry and Jessie Paulette (Hodge) Evans. He attended South Adams High School and earned an associate and bachelor’s degree. John worked at MSSL in Portland and enjoyed carpentry and mechanical work. He married Suzzanne Williams on November 16, 2023.
Survivors include:
His wife: Suzzanne Arnold – Portland, Indiana
3 sons: Harley Arnold (wife Jessica) – Portland, Indiana
Dustan Slade – Geneva, Indiana
Dorwin Arnold – Grand Junction, Michigan
Step-children: Asheley Scott (husband Andy) and Justin White (wife Jessica)
Siblings: Tracy Arnold – Portland, Indiana
Terry “TJ” Arnold – Portland, Indiana
Clint Evans – Portland, Indiana
Misty Vance – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Troy Arnold (wife Mandy) – Muncie, Indiana
Kristi Arnold – Selma, Indiana
Grandchildren: Karson Arnold, Brooklynn Arnold and Neveah Petty
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Bob Graham officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

