Charles Thomas "Tommy" Arnold, III

Charles Thomas Arnold III, "Tommy" also lovingly and funnily called "Goober Dewayne" of Bluewell, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 21, 2016, three days before his 32nd birthday, at his home. He was born in Bluefield on September 24, 1984 to the late Charles T. Arnold Jr. "Chuck" and Alva Snow Arnold. He lived in Bluewell all of his life. Though he worked in security, his true passion was mechanical work and small engine repair. He was the happiest when under the hood of an old car, or working on a mower, covered in grease. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Chuck and Alva, Tommy was preceded in death by his grandparents Nellie and Charles T. Arnold Sr of Bluefield, Pansy and Alvis O. Snow Sr of Bluefield, uncles; Danny Arnold of Bluefield and Larry Carty of Sevierville TN. Family left to carry on in his memory include his long time companion of almost 18 years, Rachel Brewster and two children, Christopher Dylan Arnold and Madison Grace Arnold of the home. Great aunt, Nettie Gates of Bluefield WV. Close aunts; Paula Arnold Johnson of Louisville KY, April Snow Hunt and Bobbie Campbell of Wingate, NC, Angela Carty of Sevierville TN, Diana Scott of Max Meadows VA. Close uncles; Alvis Snow of Marshville NC, Adam Snow of Bluewell WV, Wesley Frost of Roanoke VA. Also a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends who will miss him dearly. As per Tommy's wishes, there will be no visitation and he will be cremated. He always wanted people to remember him alive and smiling. In lieu of flowers, cards, etc., please make any contributions via the gofundme link: https://www.gofundme.com/2qt29ws