Rev. Barry J. Arnold

Rev. Barry J. Arnold, 82, of Lebanon, went home to heaven on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Lois J. (Hess) Arnold. Born in Cocolamus, PA on July 16, 1942, he was the son of the late John W. and Mary P. (Snyder) Arnold. For over 60 years he faithfully served in ministry. He pastored churches in Henderson, MD, Mount Pleasant Mills, PA, and he retired after 35 years of serving as the pastor of the God’s Missionary Church in Lebanon. Following his retirement he then pastored in Salunga, and he was currently pastoring at the Lebanon Gospel Center. Over the years he served as the Conference Vice President, a member of the Penn View Bible Institute Board and served on the World Mission Board. He played a key role in founding the God’s Missionary Church Youth Camp, and he was the co-founder of the Bus and Outreach Convention. His life was spent in ministry, but in his free time he enjoyed working on his farm. For many years he had a produce stand at the Lebanon Farmer’s Market and sold produce at his farm. He loved his Allis Chalmers tractors and adding to his toy collection. He was a member of the Eastern States Allis Chalmers Collectors Association. He is survived by his sons Thomas E. husband of Yolande Arnold of Lebanon, Daniel B. Arnold of Myerstown, Nathan J. husband of Heidi Arnold of Selinsgrove and Matthew L. husband of Lorinda Arnold of Jonestown; his daughter Dorcas R. wife of Philip Bishop of Bowdon, GA; a brother Lester husband of Jeannie Arnold of Jonestown; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Joshua Arnold; Jordan (Katie) Arnold and Tommy, Grant & Ellie; Joslyn (Darren) Habecker and Brooklyn, Hailey & Hudson; Janessa (Joel) Kauffman; Brandon (Brittany) Arnold and Aiden & Mia; Derrik & Makaela Arnold; Johnathan (Lexi) Arnold and Adam & Theodore; and Blake, Braxton & Brynlee Bishop. He was preceded in death by an infant sister Anna Mae Arnold. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the God’s Missionary Church, 2127 Hill St., Lebanon. There will be a viewing at the church on Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the start of the service on Tuesday. Interment will follow at Wenger’s Meeting House Cemetery, Jonestown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Penn View Bible Institute, P.O. Box 970, Penns Creek, PA 17862 or to Hope International Missions, P.O. Box 1065, Hobe Sound, FL 33475. Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is honored to serve the family.

Rev. Barry J. Arnold

July 16, 1942 - July 26, 2024