Ledley “Buddy” Judson Arnold, Jr., 69, of Orange, passed away on September 30, 2017, in Orange.

Born in Houston, Texas, on March 3, 1948, he was the son of Ledley Judson Arnold, Sr. and Viola Hilda Young Arnold. Buddy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired Locomotive Engineer for Union Pacific, and he was also a member and quartermaster of VFW Post 2775 in Orange, TX. Buddy was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gail Evelyn (Whitmire) Arnold; and brother, Billy Ray Arnold.

He is survived by his children, Ledley Arnold, III, Cory Hoyt Arnold, Trisha Todd and husband, Lance, and J.T. Langhorne, III; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at VFW Post 2775 at a later date. Please check claybarfuneralhome.com for memorial service dates and times. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.