James "Jim" M. Arnold, 65, of Montgomery passed away on December 21, 2017. He was born on January 6, 1952 in Elkin, North Carolina, the son of John and Cora Arnold (deceased). Jim was the hardest worker you'd ever meet. He took great pride in yard work and any job he ever took on. One of his first passions was bowling, where he earned the nickname Rambo for how hard he threw the ball. He passed this passion on to his son. He also loved fishing, campfires, eating crab legs and playing games on his tablet. His favorite place to be was Bailey's Resort on Leach Lake in Walker, Minnesota where he and his family would vacation in the summers. He spent his life trying to get others to laugh and smile up until his final days. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Juanita "Nita", his son T.J., a sister Linda "Faye" Arnold of Aurora, a brother Billy (Ann) Arnold of Plainfield. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. A gathering of family and friends will be 3:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 27, 2017 followed by a service at 6:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com