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.

3 Comments
Daryl Brautigam
Bob, I am so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences.
Kevin and Terri Friedman
Our deepest condolences to the entire family..
Our hearts go out to you all..
May he rest in peace…
During one of the golf outings we sat with Kevin..he made a baseball bat!
We truly enjoyed listening to how he crafted it and how proud he was of the creation..
He pointed out how hardy it was and he was excited to give it away..he was going to make more..
I hope in heaven he continues to make those beautiful bats…
Joseph Kasprzycki
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends. No words can truly help the pain at a loss such as this, but at least to distract the heart for just a moment to catch a breath before the pain sinks in again. May the heavens glow just a little brighter in gaining its new angel..