Arnold Joseph Thomas, 67, of Port Arthur, TX passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Port Arthur, he was a 1970 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School.

Arnold is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Enola Mae Thomas; brother, Douglas Thomas and grandmother, Clara B. Keys.

He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Jennifer Joseph and Rhossi Carron; three sisters, Jo Carolyn Hayward, Stephenia Thomas and Myrna Barnes; two brothers, Richard Thomas, Sr. and Byron Thomas; two grandchildren, Nylah and London Carron; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. First Sixth Street Baptist Church with visitation from 9 a.m. until service time.

Burial will follow in Live Oak Cemetery.