Paul M. Arnold, 84, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Born on December 18, 1941, in Bicknell, Indiana, to Thurston E. and Margaret L. (Holder) Arnold, Paul was a lifelong resident of Bicknell. He graduated from Bicknell High School in 1960.
Paul was well known as a track star and football player for the Bicknell Bulldogs. He later went on to run track and play football at Indiana State Teachers’ College (ISU). Paul was also an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time in nature. On November 24, 1961, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Jane Ann (Byrer) Arnold, and together they made a life for sixty years.
One of Paul’s greatest sources of pride was his family. Paul is survived by his children, Rob Arnold of Bicknell, Indiana, Debbie Bedwell (David) of Carlisle, Indiana, Christa McClure (Steve) of Bruceville, Indiana, and Mindy Dye (Tom) of Oaktown, Indiana. He is also survived by one brother, Cecil R. Arnold of Bicknell, Indiana. Paul is survived by eight grandchildren, Rachael, Clint, Nathan, Evan, Justin (Gus), Macy, William Michael, and Caitlyn, and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Doug Arnold, his two sisters, Norma Sager and Harriett Westfall, and an infant brother, Lloyd Dwayne.
There will be a visitation held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Bicknell Chapel. A service will follow on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Bicknell Chapel, officiated by Pastor John Moreland. Burial will conclude at Bruceville Cemetery.
Online condolences and fond memories may be made at www.fredrickandson.com. Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home, Bicknell Chapel, is honored to be entrusted with Paul’s arrangements.
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