Jerry Mullins

Arnold

Jerry Mullins Arnold, 86, of Winston Salem passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.

Arrangements include visitation on Saturday, November 14 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service followed by a service at 2:00 pm in the chapel. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Troy.

He was born June 27, 1940, in Greencastle, IN, to Lois J. and Mae Mullins Arnold. Jerry spent 44 years in the banking industry, retiring from First Bank in 2005. An Army veteran, he also served his communities through organizations such as the Rotary Club of Troy, earning the Paul Harris Fellow Harris Award, and as Chairman of the Hospital Foundation Board of FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital. Jerry was a member of West End Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder. He greatly enjoyed golf, woodworking, and boating.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Vest-Arnold of Winston Salem, NC, and his daughters, Debbie Mitchell (Noble) of New Palestine, IN, Lori Hupp (Tony) of Fishers, IN, Terri Absher (Phil) of West Jefferson, NC, Robyn Justice (Jamie) of Mt. Gilead, NC, and Tammi Neylan (Bill) of Tampa, FL. He is survived by his stepsons Stephen Vest (Ginna) of Winston Salem, NC, Keith Vest (Salem) of Winston Salem, NC, and Tim Vest (Sara) or Huntersville, NC. A beloved grandfather, Jerry was a Papaw to Zach Mitchell, Josh Hupp, Evan Hupp, Brooke Wheeler, Morgan Green, Brad Absher, Parker Justice, Brady Justice, Jordan Cagle, Beth Wise, Madison Newberg, Laura Neylan, Bryan Neylan, Abby Vest, Andrew Vest, Christopher Vest, Kennedy Vest, Dow Vest, Eli Vest, and Payton Vest. His family also includes great-grandchildren Kaden Hupp, Baker Hupp, Collins Wheeler, Olivia Wise, Henry Wise, and Sutton Absher. He was preceded in death by his sisters JoMae Arnold, Joyce Noblitt (Roy), and Judy Calbert (Bob).

The family is forever grateful for the loving care provided by Magnolia Home Healthcare. Memorials may be made to West End Presbyterian Church, 275 Knox Street, West End, NC 27376.

A devoted patriarch, Jerry (Papaw), and his sweet smile will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service is serving the Arnold family.