Kenneth "Kenny" Michael Arnold, Jr.

Kenneth Michael Arnold Jr., “Little Kenny”, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 45, after an unexpected heart attack. Kenny was born on October 23, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Kenneth and Marie Arnold.

Kenny graduated from Lutheran High School in 1988 and moved to Baton Rouge not long after. Kenny was the kind of man who turned ordinary moments into stories worth telling, loud with laughter and a magnetic personality that drew people in. Kenny enjoyed cooking, and was a great chef, often looking in the pantry and being able to create anything on a whim. He loved his dogs, Ellie and Charlotte, but most of all, he loved spending time with his friends and family.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Ashley Miller Arnold; his newborn daughter, born just 2 days after his passing, Kennedy Grace Arnold; parents, Kenneth M. Arnold and Marie Denise Arnold; sister, Rachel M. Arnold; brother, Wayne J. Arnold (Jessica); grandmother, Nathalie Ledoux; niece, Chloe Arnold; nephews, Nathan Arnold and Luke Arnold; mother-in-law, Samantha Miller; father-in-law, Mike Miller; and brothers-in-law, Cody Miller (Julie), and their son, Silas, Elijah Miller, Evan Miller, and Logan Miller; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, with the Celebration of Life beginning at 10:30 AM.

The family would like to give special thanks to the entire MICU staff, as well as the doctors and nurses at Our Lady of the Lake for their incredible kindness, support, and sympathy during this difficult time. The family would also like to thank the nurses and staff at Woman’s Hospital, with special regard to Dr. Stelter and L&D Nurse Heather, for their support and care with Kennedy and Ashley during their stay there.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation directly to the family through GoFundMe, or donate to the American Heart Association in memory of Kenny.