Steve Arnold, 61, of Gholson, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 11, 2023, in Gholson, TX.
Celebration of Life: 1PM Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, 777 Watters Creek Blvd in Allen, TX . A reception will follow.
Steve was born to Jim and Donna Arnold December 5, 1961, in Pontiac, MI. He grew up in upstate New York, Lake Orion and Rochester, MI, and Prospect, KY. Steve was a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, MI. He was a dance instructor for Arthur Murray, a grooming instructor for Texas Allbreed Grooming School, and he achieved a lifelong dream by opening Frisco Pet Grooming in Frisco, TX. Steve married Marc Morin April 7, 2020, in Balch Springs, TX. Steve was a dedicated lover of Great Danes and Arabian horses. He and Marc had recently bought a farm to breed Straight Egyptian Arabians and Great Danes outside Waco. Steve was loved by many friends who enjoyed the same passions of the Great Dane breed and Straight Egyptian Arabians.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Arnold, in December of 2020.
Steve is survived by his husband, Marc; mother, Donna Arnold of The Villages, FL; brothers, Scott Arnold of Carlsbad, CA, Stan Arnold (Leslie) of Lakeway, TX, Doug Arnold (Paula) of Rochester, MI, and Russ Arnold (Sherry Poe) of Mansfield, TX; aunt, Sandra Christensen (Gary) of The Villages, FL; uncle, Marvin Arnold of Lilian, AL; and several dear nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Donations may be made to GDCA Charitable Trust, Cancer Research, or St. Jude Hospital in lieu of flowers.
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We are so glad we got to spend the time we did with him on the farm in March! He was so sweet and he loved his life with you! He will be greatly missed! We are so sorry for such a great loss.
Heather, Sydney and Lori
My condolences to the family and friends of Steve Arnold. He was a great guy and he will be missed by a lot of people. Steve was instrumental in getting me my very first judging assignment in Dallas.
Steve was one of a kind, and left a positive and inspirational mark on those who knew him. His legacy will live on through the lives of those he loved.
Steve was a kind and sweet person! He was my brother in law for a few years and I enjoyed the times I got to spend with him. I loved seeing him when I would take Rowdy (my Sheltie) to get groomed. He was a wonderful, graceful and very smooth-ballroom dancer. I loved grabbing a dance with him whenever I got a chance. I was so happy to see him in love and married to someone that loved him in the way he deserved to be loved. Rest in peace Steve ❤️
Steve really was a real friend to our family. We bought one of our Great Danes from him and for years, he and Mark were always available to chat, share pictures and give us helpful ideas. We remember how much Steve loved to teach and how kind he was. He always made us feel like a member of the family. Our world was better because of his wonderful friendship. God Speed Steve.
Hello, I wanted to give my condolences on Steve’s passing! Steve taught me how to groom 21 years ago at Texas Allbreed Grooming School! He was such a nice man!.