Michael "Mike" William

Arnold

Michael “Mike” William Arnold 79, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Mike was born on March 31, 1947, in Kansas City, the son of Frederick James Arnold, Sr., and Margaret Naomi (Curtis) Arnold. He was united in marriage to Sharon A. Sherman of Richmond on September 22, 1969; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Eric Michael Arnold of Richmond; daughter, Kelli A. (Josh) Selph of Lake Hughes, CA; two brothers, Jim (Ruth) Arnold of Clinton and Jonathan (Deborah) Arnold of Cheyenne, WY; and sister, Naomi Williamson of Tampa, FL.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Alfred “Al” Elbert Arnold.

Mike was raised and educated in Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School. He continued his education at Central Missouri State University, where he earned a master’s degree in Industrial Safety. Throughout his working years, Mike was self-employed and worked in retail management until his retirement in 2006, due to health reasons. He was a member of the Lexington Restoration Branch in Lexington.

Mike was a homebody at heart who found his greatest joy in the simple comforts of home and spending time with those he loved. Family was an important part of his life, and he cherished the time spent with them. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle who will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mike Arnold Memorial Fund. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens. Military Honors provided by the United States Air Force. Please remember to share your memories of Mike with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.