Franklin "Frank" Dean Arnold Jr.

Franklin “Frank” Dean Arnold Jr., 51, of Marshall, passed away on August 5, 2024 at his father’s residence in Springfield, MI. He was born on July 10, 1973 to Franklin Dean and JoAnn (Lepird) Arnold in Albion, MI. Frank graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. Frank worked for Tenneco in Marshall until he retired. After he retired, Frank worked for General Motors in Lansing as an electrician.

Frank enjoyed watching NASCAR, camping in northern Michigan, and kayaking down the Kalamazoo River. After high school, Frank joined the Navy, he was stationed on the USS Whidbey Island. He was a hard worker, and he was very well known. Everywhere he went, he would run into someone he knew. Frank loved his daughters; he would stand for them in any situation and against anyone.

Frank is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Benjamin) De Leon of Norfolk, VA, Chelsea Ray-Ann Arnold of Dansville, MI; grandchildren, Amelia Arnold, Benjamin "Little Dude" De Leon, Camila De Leon and brother, Joey Arnold.

He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn Arnold.

At Frank’s request, his cremated remains will be buried in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. 

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements for Frank have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guestbook, or to leave the family condolences.