Albert “Sonny” J. Arnold, 87, of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Born August 27, 1938, in Bethesda, Maryland, he was the son of the late Albert John Arnold and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Willingham Arnold.

Sonny was a dedicated mechanic for the City of Roanoke in the auto industry until his retirement. He was a graduate of McLean High School, Class of 1957. He was a faithful member of Shenandoah Farms Baptist Church and enjoyed trucks, attending car shows, and spending time with fellow members of the 540 Winchester Racers and Cruizers. Most of all, Sonny loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Fannon Arnold, on October 21, 2010; a son, Greg Arnold; and a stepdaughter, Cae Burge.

Surviving are his daughter, Deborah “Debbie” Harrison and husband Randall; his son, Ronnie Arnold; stepdaughter, Sarita Foster and husband Barry; son-in-law, Jerry Burge; loving friend and companion, Lonnie Wakefield; grandchildren, Christina, Ronnie, Kevin, and Corey; and great-grandson, Jackson.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Tom Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Burial will be at Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum at a later date.

A memorial service will be held in Rocky Mt., VA at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Farms Baptist Church.