Daniel Troy Arnold

Daniel Troy Arnold, age 42, of Cochran, Georgia, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Macon, Georgia. Born in Dublin, Georgia, he lived in several states before settling in Cochran about ten years ago. Daniel worked as a truck driver for Quality Trans Trucking, where he found deep fulfillment and pride in a career he truly loved.

He had a great passion for music and took special delight in shopping for the things he cherished most, particularly his Air Jordan shoes. A dedicated Alabama football fan, he spent many Saturdays cheering for his team with enthusiasm and loyalty. Above all, Daniel’s greatest joy was his family. He treasured his role as father to his beloved sons, Dash and Jaxx, remained a devoted “mama’s boy” to his mother Tia and his Granny Pat, and held dear the memories of his granddaddy Earl, grandaddy Terry, and grandmama Janice.

He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Arnold; his grandfathers, Earl Arnold and Terry Daniel; and his grandmother, Janice Grantham Arnold.

Daniel is survived by his sons, Dash and Jaxx; his mother, Tia (Russ) Garrett; his sister, Jani Kopman; his granny, Pat Barlow; his two uncles, Tod Daniel and Keith Arnold (fiancée Anne Sawyer); his cousins, Tomas (Lara) Daniel and Matthew (Amber) Arnold; his wife, Deborah Raburn Arnold; his stepchildren, Andrew Diaz, Alex Diaz, and Ava Diaz; his stepfather, Chris (Ester) Colbert; and many special friends and extended family members who held him close. His memory will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.