Edward L. Arnold, age 85, of Towanda, PA, passed away Sunday morning, November 13, 2016.

Edward was born on September 22, 1931 the son of the late Charles Eugene and Augusta Webster Arnold in Bethlehem, PA. He married the former Susan Kacsmar in 1962 and the couple was together for 40 years until her death on January 28, 2002. Edward was a self-employed truck driver and he drove truck for 40 years.

As a truck driver he visited every state expect for Montana. Edward proudly served his country as a paratrooper for the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He loved horses, he would raise, tend to and ride them during his younger years. He liked to watch western movies and landscape.

Edward is survived by his sons Edward C. Arnold and his wife Becky of Lancaster, PA; Larry E. Arnold of Rome, PA; daughter Deborah Vosburg of Allentown, PA; and several grandchildren. He is also survived by many brothers and sisters that live in the Allentown area; special care-giver Brenda Rice of Towanda, PA; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.

A graveside service with Military Honors for Edward will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Towanda, PA with. The Military Honors Service will be conducted by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were entrusted with Sheldon Funeral Homes, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.