Hitt Watkins Arnold III

May 16, 1961 - February 7, 2021

Hitt Watkins Arnold III, 59, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at MUSC in Charleston. Hitt was the loving husband of 35 years to Lisa Ratliff Arnold and devoted father to Catherine Arnold Lanham. Hitt was born in Aiken, SC and attended Jackson High School. Hitt retired from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions after 35 years of service. Upon retirement, he focused on living his life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his parents Hitt Watkins Arnold Jr. (Patricia) and Betty Givens Arnold; wife, Lisa Ratliff Arnold; daughter, Catherine Lanham (Brooks) of Edgefield; three grandchildren, Trent Brooks Lanham, Evan Hitt Lanham, and Madelyn Rei Lanham; a brother, Kevin Arnold (Crystal), sisters Tonia DeCenzo and Trisha Roberts (Steve), and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts Hitt is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hitt Watkins Arnold, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marion Givens; mother and father in law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul Ratliff; brother, Paul Daniel Harper Jr.; and uncle Edward Marion Givens (Junior) A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Bennetts Point Interdenominational Chapel by Dr. Harold Greene at 15088 Bennetts Point Road, Green Pond, SC. Due to COVID-19, the family asks those attending to practice social distancing and wear masks. A private family gathering will be held at the home of Hitt and Lisa immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SC Waterfowl Association Camp Woodie Scholarship, 9833 Old River Road, Pinewood, SC 29125 (Memo: Hitt Arnold & Colton Williams Memorial)