Russell Lee Arnold

Russell "Russ" Lee Arnold, age 82, of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025.  He was born July 11, 1943, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the son of the late Robert Lee Arnold and Ada Thelma Sturgis.

 

Russ had quite an academic record, starting with an A.S. in Electronic Technology, Miami-Dade Junior College, Miami, Florida, June 1964.  Next was a B.A. in Psychology at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, August 1966.  He then received a M.S. in Clinical Psychology at North Texas State University, Denton, Texas, May 1970.  He also received a Master of Divinity in Theology from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, May 1971.  And last is an Ed.D in Higher Education (Psychology) from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, May 1975.

 

Russ was a Counseling Psychologist at the University of Arkansas Counseling Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas 1973-1974.  He then became an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas from 1974-1978.  He then moved to Houston, Texas to become Director of Psychological Services at the Center for Counseling from 1979-1985.  Lastly, he became Clinical Director/Owner for the Counseling and Developmental Services in Houston, Texas 1985 til he semi-retired.  Russ also enjoyed learning about health and nutrition, how it affected the body, using Kinesiology as a tool for testing.  His love for learning was unending.

 

Russ is survived by his two grown children, Becca and Brent.  Becca and Todd Turner are parents of Harper and Cannon (wife Mollie).  Brent and Kristi Arnold have two sons, Camden and Mason.

 

The family will have a private service at a later date.