Charles Michael Arnott , 67 years old of Bad Axe, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2023.  He was born to Robert Arnott Sr. and Nancy (Schmidt) Gainor on January 13, 1956. Charlie lived his whole life in Bad Axe.

Charlie was a devoted employee of Willie Farms in Bad Axe for over 40 years, and was an all around work hand. He considered himself a member of the McCrea family.  He enjoyed hunting, muscle cars and talking with his neighbors.

Charlie is survived by his mother Nancy Gainor of Bad Axe; daughter Sarah Arnott of Bay City; siblings LuAnn (Ed) Blackstock, Bryan (Gwen) Arnott of Tennessee; sister in law Betty Arnott;  Doug (Bonnie) Gainor, Wayne (Debi) Gainor, Pat (David) Stokan, Tina (Dutch) Seley and Craig Gainor; grandson Jaxx, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Robert Jr., niece Vicki Arnott, sister Jerri Lyn Gainor ; step father Gene Gainor, and step sister Jane Western.

Visitation for Charlie will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home Mac Chapel from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, with a Memorial service following at 1:00 PM at the MacAlpine Mac Chapel.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund c/o LuAnn Blackstock.

A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com