Ray “Terry” Nicholas Arnold, 59, of Fall Creek, Wisconsin and formerly Florien, died Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2015, at Mayo Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Terry was born in Baytown, Texas on May 10, 1956 the son of Ray and Mary Jo Sullivan Arnold. Terry was born with the ability to hear, but in his early years he lost his hearing from an infection due to medication administered. He went to school for the deaf in Houston, Texas where he learned American Sign Language. He also learned to read lips and speak properly. Terry was in the ROTC at LaPorte High School in Texas, where he made Lieutenant Colonel. He did construction work and was an apprentice for the Water Management in Houston. He was a bouncer at Gilley’s Night Club in Pasadena, Texas, which earned him a role as a bouncer in the John Travolta movie, “Urban Cowboy.” Terry wore a broad hat and had a big grin; he was known as a gentle giant and a great two-stepper. Terry moved to Louisiana, where he met the love of his life, Lisa Parmer. They married and had a beautiful daughter, Janice Jo “JJ” Arnold. Terry was a loving father and husband for 22 Years. Terry worked as a Veterinary Assistant at Veterinary Clinics in Fort Polk and Shreveport. He had a way with animals, and loved caring for them, and they loved him. Around home, Terry was known as the animal whisperer. Terry loved fishing and crabbing, and could be a very competitive fisherman. He loved cooking, worked in Houston, Texas and Leesville as a Cajun Cook. He was known for sharing his Cajun recipes with staff at the Mayo Health Clinics in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Terry is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife, Lisa; daughter, Janice Jo; sister, Tina Nichols, and husband, David; half-sister, Jodie Arnold Sanders; nieces and nephews, ‘Lil David, Joshua, Billy Joe and Mary Jordan and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jo Sullivan and beloved aunt, Sue Warrick. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Louisiana.
July 16, 2026
