Stephen Arnold

Stephen Arnold, age 75, of Eatonton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Stephen, affectionately known as Steve, was born on February 6, 1947 to the late Mr. Frank Arnold and the late Mrs. Viola Smith Arnold.

Steve attended Gordon High School during his high school years. After graduating from Gordon High School in 1965, Steve was drafted into the U.S. Army in April of 1967. The Vietnam era was a difficult one. Fortunately, Steve was shipped off to Germany rather than face the jungles and rice fields. He spent the next 3 years in the service of Uncle Sam driving tanks. It was an interesting thing being a tanker…but not his life’s work. He was proud to have served his country but knew it was time to return to the states and start his life.

Steve started in the Pest Control industry working for Green Pest Control in Atlanta in the early

1970’s. After a few years and crafting his skills Steve knew it was time to start his own company. His goal was to have his own company by the time he was 30. And fortunately for so many of us, he did this by 28! Steve founded Peachtree Pest Control in 1976 and retired in 2007. Besides his family, this was truly his life’s work. He loved his employees and customers dearly. He had an enormous impact on the Pest Control industry in Georgia and Nationally. Longtime and proud industry supporter, Steve was president of the GPCA and Greater Atlanta Pest Control Associations and remained extremely active for many years. He forever changed the pest control industry through hard work, tenacity, strong ethics and values. There are not many in the industry that Steve did not impact or know, from all of the great employees to vendors that were such great friends.

Steve was an amazing Husband, Father, PawPaw, Uncle, teacher and mentor to so many in this world.

He will be greatly missed for his love, humor and passion for his family and industry. We ask that you keep his loving wife Nell and family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

He is survived by his loving wife Nell of 37 years, his Brother Mike, three Siblings preceded in death Kenny, Gary and Linda. His children Craig, Mike, Corey and daughter Pepper (preceded in death). Stepchildren Donnie, Lynda and Wendy and their Spouses, tons of loving Grandchildren, great Grandchildren and Nieces and Nephews.

A visitation for Stephen will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Cremation, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039. A funeral service will occur Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30039. A burial will occur at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, 3700 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia 30039.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com for the Arnold family.