Tillmab, Arnold E. December 11, 2008 AGE 82 survived by his lifelong partner Jean. Father of Linda Ken Thrasher, Dan Cindy , and Dave Sylvia Grandfather of Tracy John Thrasher-Hybl, Becky Shaun May, Danielle Rick Mery. Great Grandfather of Margaree, Aubrey, & Brooke Arnold served with the Army in the Philippines and occupied Japan during WWll Retired IBEW local 17 lineman Cancer may have consumed his body but not his spirit or determination. He ended the ordeal with familiar dignity, peaceful resolve and on his own terms. His love of family, friends and sense of humor saw him through. His work lighting the Metro Detroit area streets and parks will serve as a lasting reminder to the illumination he brought to our lives.