Kevin Walter Arnold

Kevin Walter Arnold obituary, Cherry Creek, NY

Kevin Walter Arnold

Kevin Arnold Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home on Dec. 31, 2025.
Cherry Creek: Kevin Walter Arnold, 39, of South Hill Road, Cherry Creek, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Dunkirk on September 24, 1986, the son of Robert Arnold of Cherry Creek and JoAnne Arnold Morris of Westfield.

Kevin was a graduate of Pine Valley Central School, Class of 2004. He was the only Pine Valley golfer to make it to State Finals. Kevin attended Jamestown Community College, where he played on the Junior College National Championship Golf Team and worked for Express Employment Professionals in Fredonia, where he was working at Walker's Fruit Basket in Forestville.

Kevin enjoyed golfing; he shot an Albatross on Tee #2 at the Tri-County Golf Course in Forestville. He was kindhearted, loved dogs, bowling, disc golf, reading westerns and researching the natural world. Kevin was creative with wood and liked working with his hands.

Surviving besides his parents are a sister Kari Anne Arnold, of Westfield, and a brother Robert (Holley) Arnold, of Lexington, SC. Also surviving are two nieces; Dorothy Arnold of Lexington, SC & Paiten Gier of Parish, FL and numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Norman & Dorothy (Golden) Arnold and his maternal grandparents Walter & Eileen Siergiej.

There will be no services observed at this time.

The family suggests memorials may be made either to Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048, or to Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue, 7540 North Gale Street, Westfield, NY 14787.

Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.

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January 3, 2026

Tim and Coleen Cobb posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2026

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January 1, 2026

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Tim and Coleen Cobb

January 3, 2026

Thinking of you and your family Bob and Joanne . Hold tight to all the great memories to help get you through .

Ryan Jones

January 2, 2026

So deeply saddened to hear this news, easily one of the best golf swings I have ever seen. I had the pleasure of being teammates with him at PV and at JCC. Prayers to family.

Tara Irish

January 1, 2026

I'm terribly sorry for your loss, may the lord bless and keep him in eternal peace.

Renee Press

January 1, 2026

I'm so sorry for your loss. My memories of Kevin was he was always smiling when he was golfing. Hugs to the family.

Wendy A Fox

January 1, 2026

Soooo..... SORRY for your loss, Kevin was such a nice young man, my thoughts and prayers go out to the Arnold Family.

Donna Snyder

January 1, 2026

So very sorry for your heartbreak. Hopefully you can find comfort in your memories. Prayers and condolences.

Donna Snyder

Nicole Schimek

January 1, 2026

I'm so sorry for your loss Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Dianne Riggs

January 1, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss.

Pat Reynolds

January 1, 2026

So sorry for your family´s loss

Dan and Lori Dankert

January 1, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Arnold family. God bless.
-The Dankerts

Rich and Jill Troutman

January 1, 2026

Sending all our love and prayers to Joanne, Bob, Kari and Bobby. Our hearts break for you. Kevin was a great young man. I will always remember when Uncle Richie shaved the boys heads when they were little. Rest in peace Kevin, you will be so missed. Your smile will always be etched in my memories of you.

Britt

January 1, 2026

Rest in peace jiggs!

Cindy And Robert Silagyi

January 1, 2026

Sincere condolences to the family.

Stephanie Schell

December 31, 2025

Had a passion for golfing.

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