Cleon M. Arnold

Cleon M. Arnold, 86, of Coatesville died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital.

He was the husband of Grace E. Arnold with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Cleon L. and Ella Green Arnold.

Cleon began his work career with his father selling ice cream and delivering milk.  Shortly thereafter, he began his own businesses including the first snowmobile business in Chester County. He also did foundation coating for homes and businesses, but his most notable business was that of Arnold’s Car Wash.

He owned several boats throughout the years since he loved boating with his wife and friends.  He was a member of McDaniel Yacht Basin in Northeast, Maryland.  Cleon also enjoyed going to NASCAR races and watching them from home.  His cabin in Potter County brought many memories to his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Harris Mountain Funeral & Cremation Service, 1030 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville.  Family and friends may visit from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.  Masks and social distancing rules will be followed at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Grove Methodist Cemetery, West Chester.

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