Michael Don Arnold, 68 years old, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in the St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa. Mike was born on Oct. 24, 1957 in Tulsa to Donald and Minnie (Griffith) Arnold. He worked for many years in maintenance and janitorial work, retiring in 2019. On July 4, 2013, he was married to Joyce Chambers in Kellyville, OK.

Mike is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Angelia Godfrey,his dad Donald Arnold, his mom Minnie Arnold, and a granddaughter, EraLynn Cody.

Mike is survived by his wife Joyce; 3 children, Crystal Cody of Nowata, Anthony Chambers of Granite, OK, and Bettina Godfrey of Tulsa; brothers, Jeff Arnold and Steve Arnold; grandson Tye Cody, nieces Sheila, Amanda, and Christina, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation for Michael Arnold will be on Tuesday, July 21, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Benjamin Funeral Chapel with a Memorial Service beginning at 2:00pm on Tuesday immediately following the visitation. Rev. Andrew Haire will officiate the Memorial Service. Online condolences can be left at www.honoringmemoriesnowata.com or the Benjamin Funeral Home Facebook page. Arrangements are under the direction of the Benjamin Funeral Service, 114 W. Cherokee, Nowata. 918-273-2700