Gene Arnold's Obituary
Gene Arnold, age 68 of Hazel Park, Michigan passed away on April 2, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. He was born on October 18, 1952 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dudley Arnold and his son, Robert Van Hamme.
Beloved Son of Justine Arnold and son-in-law of Ilene Supanich. Cherished Husband of Donna Marie Arnold for 41 years. Dear Father of Lindsay (Joe) Patterson, Jill (Mark) Norander, Susan Arnold, Derek (Sarah) Arnold, Luke (Erin) Arnold. Loving Poppy of Jane, Mia, Ana, Hunter, Brendan, Drew, Patrick, Brady, Sullivan, Colin, James, Isaac, Silas, Sawyer and River.
Gene was a graduate of Denby High School and retired from Ford Motor Company after more than 30 years of service. He returned to college as an adult, earning a degree in robotics and a better GPA that any of his children.
Gene was a brilliant musician, playing drums in a band, piano, trumpet and guitar. He had a lifelong love of music, travel, and spending time with his family.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 6th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Sharing of Memories service at 7:00 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block North of 13 Mile Road, West side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan.
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