Coy Allen Arnold

Coy Allen Arnold, age 100, of Gate City, VA, was called home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was a veteran of the United States Army having proudly served his country during World War II. Coy was a retiree from the Kingsport Power Company (AEP) with many years of service. He was a proud member of New Bethel Baptist Church. In Coy’s free time, he enjoyed being outdoors in his garden or fishing on the lake or river. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all of Scott County, where he was a faithful servant in the community. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marie Oaks Arnold; son, Lester Allen Arnold; parents, Peart David and Elizabeth Tipton Arnold; 6 sisters and a brother. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Arnold Rasnick and husband, Doyle, of Tazewell, VA; 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Rasnick Pike and husband, Steve, of Glen Allen, VA, and Myra Rasnick Wells and husband, Denney, of Loganville, GA; 3 great-grandchildren, Bryan Keith Boyd II and wife, April, of Bristol, VA, Ella Marie Wells and Emery Taylor Wells, of Loganville, GA; special sister-in-law, Helen Oaks Brooks, of Gate City, VA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City, VA. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Jerry Hall of Knoxville, TN officiating. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Holston View Cemetery. All those wishing to go in procession are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 am. The family would to express their appreciation to Commonwealth Assisted Living of Cedar Bluff,VA, and Legacy Hospice of Richlands, VA, for the care and kindness shown to Coy. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City is proudly serving the Arnold family.