Funeral services for Bruce Arrendale, 82, of Clarkesville, were held Tuesday, August 2, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Chip Cranford officiated. Interment followed the service in the Providence Baptist Church cemetery.
Mr. Arrendale passed away July 28, 2022.
Born Feb. 20, 1940, in the Batesville community, Bruce was the son of the late William "Tal" and Dallie Nichols Arrendale. In addition to his parents, Mr. Arrendale was preceded in death by daughters, Angie Arrendale and Tammy Sue Arrendale; brothers, Dale, Bill, Bob, and Clifford "Bud" Arrendale; and sister, Helen Thompson.
Bruce was a carpenter but mostly enjoyed his second-hand store business where he would buy, sell, and trade on anything. He had a love for automobiles, no matter if it was fixing them, watching them race, or even going to admire them at a car show.
Survivors include sons, Frankie Arrendale of Barnesville and Robbie Arrendale (Angie) of Stockbridge; daughter, Scarlett Arrendale Smith of Clarkesville; brother, William Arrendale of Clarkesville; sisters, Betty Hand of Loganville and Peggy Painter (David) of Homer; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; lifelong best friend, Elmer Yancey of Jefferson; and a host of extended family and friends.
An online guestbook is available and may be viewed at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Funeral arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.