Clayton P. Arnold

Clayton Paul "Skip" Arnold, 84, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania passed peacefully in his own home on October 20, 2020, to return to the loving arms of his God and his beautiful wife, Marty. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Roger Arnold (Marilyn), Sharon Nahar (Bill), Steven Arnold, and Susan Ackerman (Bob); his grandchildren, Jennifer Meckes (Steven), Marissa Christine, Shelby Durning, Alexandra Bencivengo (Matthew), Samantha Arnold, Benjamin Ackerman, Clayton Ackerman, and Eva Ackerman; his great-grandchildren Caleb Meckes, Aidan Meckes, Paige Meckes, and Eli Bencivengo; his brothers Jack Arnold, Robert Arnold, and their families; the Anderson and Thomas families on Martha's side. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha J. "Marty" (Anderson) Arnold; his parents, Clayton W. and Mary Arnold; and his sister, Patricia Glad. Clayton was born March, 14, 1936 in Harrisburg, PA. In his youth, he enjoyed the Shadow, the Saturday matinee, and getting into mischief all around Harrisburg ("Get down from there, Skippy!"). He was a lifelong Yankees fan (also the Boston Celtics and NY Giants). He graduated from Catholic High School in 1953 and served with the army in Korea. After his discharge, he went to a club with some friends and met the love of his life, who taught him, among other things, how to dance. They wed January, 1960 and were a lovely dancing couple their whole lives. A hardworking man since his youth, Clayton did everything one man could do for his family. As a young father, he was a Harrisburg policeman. In 1965, he joined the US Postal Service, from which he would retire in 1985. He worked countless part-time jobs as well, so that he and his wife could afford to give their children a bountiful upbringing. Clayton had different skills and interests that came to the fore throughout his life. He was an artist, a handyman, a good bowler, a gifted cook and fine baker, a gardener, a bird watcher, a casual student of history, and a fan of music and comedy. He was a devout Catholic his whole life. His greatest joys and concerns were always about his family: as that family grew throughout the years, he and Marty delighted in every child. He will be missed and remembered by every life he touched. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude's Children's Research or the American Heart Association. Thank you. Services will be private at the family’s discretion. The Musselman Funeral Home is Honored to Serve The Arnold Family. 324 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, PA 17043.

Clayton P. Arnold

March 14, 1936 - October 20, 2020