Jerry Walton Arrendell, Sr., 75, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Wellington Parc. He was born October 15, 1947 in Muhlenberg County to the late Albert D. Arrendell and Myrtle Ellison Arrendell. Jerry was a 1965 graduate of Hughes-Kirk High School in Beechmont, KY. He entered the U.S. Army in June of 1967 and was sent to Vietnam in June of 1968 as part of the 25th infantry division, where he was critically wounded in October of 1968 when he was only 21. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star and was officially Honorably retired from the Army as a Sergeant in April of 1972. Jerry was a member and was baptized at Corinth Baptist Church in McQuady. He worked at Emerson Electric in Russellville and then moved on to Alcan in Robards, where he retired after 35 years. Jerry also owned and operated a pressure washing business. He loved camping, boating, and driving around. He loved going to Rochester Dam. Jerry was an avid drag racing enthusiast and spent many years owning and racing cars up until the last few years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brian Scott Givens; brother, Albert Arrendell, Jr.; sisters, Helen, Betty, Ruby, and Nelda; and a grandson, Hunter Morris.
Survivors include his children, Kimberly A. Morris of Leigh Acres, Florida, Jerry “Jay” W. Arrendell, Jr. of Belton, C. Josh Givens of Central City, and Abigail N. Arrendell of Owensboro; grandchildren, Drew Arrendell, Annslee Carnes, Greyson Arrendell, Allison Simpson, Hannah Brotherton, Jacob Givens, and Ethan Givens; sister, Shirley Heltsley (Darrell); and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory with full military honors. Visitation is 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Union Chapel Cemetery at a later date.