Arnold Lewis Silcox

August 13, 1942 - June 9, 2018

Arnold Lewis Silcox, 75, of Lafayette IN, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Arnold was born on August 13, 1942 in Middlesboro, KY to George and Lilly (Mefford) Silcox. He married Bonnie Silcox on August 23, 1964 in Lafayette, IN, and she survives. They were married for 54 years. Arnold was a 50 plus year member of the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local #274 of Lafayette. He was an extremely hard worker. Everyone said he was always the hardest working man they had ever known. Arnold was a fan of NASCAR, his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. He was also a big Kentucky basketball fan. Along with his wife; Bonnie is he survived by his sons; Timothy Silcox and James A. Silcox both of Lafayette, siblings; Coye (Shelia) Silcox, Freddie (Doug) Hensley, five grandchildren; Jordan Silcox, Nikki Christenberry, Amber Holdman, Mallory Silcox, and Lilly Silcox, six great-grandchildren; Eva Silcox, Cadence Christenberry, Brilyn Christenberry, Liam Holdman and twins; Dallas and Dakota Bellah. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son; Charles Lewis Silcox, two sisters; Patsy Silcox and Marjorie Silcox, brother; Larry Silcox. Services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Simplicity Funeral Care on. Final interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com