Michael M. Arnold, 84, passed away on February 2, 2025. Originally from Sylacauga, Alabama, he resided in Birmingham for most of his life. He has lived in the Guntersville area since 2000. Mr. Arnold graduated from Auburn University with degrees in Forestry and Business Administration. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and the Society of American Foresters. Mr. Arnold served in the US Marine Corps during the 1960’s. He was affiliated with the Birmingham Area Council – Boy Scouts of America and worked with troop 254 for over 20 years. He was employed for 40 years with Resource Management Service in Birmingham.
Mr. Arnold was an active member of Shades Mtn. Independent Church in Birmingham for 31 years. He has been a member of First United Methodist Church, Guntersville since 2000 and was active there until his move to Huntsville in 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Arnold and mother, Madge Waldrip Arnold.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his loving wife, Judith Arnold of 57 years; daughter, Mollie Marie Cranford (Todd); son, Matthew Arnold (Shana Reach) and six grandchildren, Madeline Chloe and Miller Arnold, Bailey, Judi-Katherine and Garrett Cranford.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations made to Samaritan’s Purse.