Ernest Eugene “Gene” Arnold, Jr. 59, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, January 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, at Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with William Mays officiating.
With the class of 1984, Gene graduated from Wilson High School, where he played football. He was an electrician with IBEW Local 558, working at Tim Rhodes Electric, Williams Electric, TJ’s Manufacturing, Curtis Electric and other electrical companies. He took great pride in his work and loved to train his apprentices. Gene was an avid Auburn Football fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest E. Arnold, Sr.
Gene is survived by his sons, Justyn C. Arnold and Wyatt E. Arnold (Lori); mother, Trudy Mays Collier; and brother, Jeff Arnold (Heather).
Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.
