Matthew Christian Arnold

Matthew Christian Arnold was born February 4th, 1976 to Cindy Roundy and Philip Arnold. Matthew died peacefully in his bedroom on October 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Sharla Bea Arnold, and his children, Olivia Emma (Madison Kaye), Robert “Davis”, and Sawyer Christian.

Matthew, as part of his dedication to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served a mission in Lansing, Michigan. During this time, he came to form many lifelong bonds with both his fellow missionaries, and the people he taught. His mission also serves as a demonstration of his unwavering determination to help others in their times of need, which is best seen in both his career as a mortgage officer, and his work running the nonprofit, SpideySLC.

Through SpideySLC, which Matt founded in 2011, he visited children and adults of countless backgrounds and dispositions wearing the mask and name of Spider-Man. Through his nonprofit, he also took up gymnastics to fulfill his desire to be as much of a bona fide Spider-Man as he physically could.

As a man of many names, it is natural that Matt would also have a tag as an artist. Through his shenanigans on a certain day in Las Vegas, he happened to gain the alias as Billy Luber, which has arguably become as well known as his real name. It is under this alias that his second life came to exist, and how he met some of his closest friends. Only a year after his traumatic brain injury in 2016, Matt was asked by the crew of the Discovery show Diesel Brothers to spray paint the garage doors at their shop. Through this request, Matt had his life changed, as he was given an outlet for his creative expression. His many works include his art with the Diesel Brothers, many personal murals he did for friends of his, and the Zammoth, considered to be his most famous piece yet.

Spray paint is not the only art form he excelled in, however. Matt also held great skill in leather burning, etching, clay sculpting, drawing, and music. With Marcus, a close friend of his, Matt became part of the indie cover band Dumb Enuff, comprised of a bunch of dads who wanted to have some fun. His role was quite the significant one as well, acting as a guitarist and vocalist. Together, the band played for two years in backyard bashes or for smaller events, until one of their last performances in June of this year to celebrate Matt’s life.

It should be acknowledged that none of this would have at all been possible were it not for Matt’s love of others, and his connection with the people around him. In every conversation, he made it clear that he earnestly cared about what the other person was saying, even if the topic was about something that did not interest him. In every word he spoke, people around him could feel the boundless love he held in his heart. That love helped form some of his most treasured friendships with people who would not hesitate to visit him even during his last days.

There were none he loved more so than his family. Whether that be playing board games with Olivia and Madison, collecting figures with Sawyer, discussing games and art with Davis, or building props and costume pieces for Sharla. He went the extra mile for each and every person who was a part of the Arnold family, through trial and hardship, through weddings and funerals. Matt always sought to do what was best for his family, no matter what that ultimately meant. He was always willing to fight in their corner, even if he found himself standing against impossible odds.

So ends the adventure of the most well traveled man that many people had known. Despite dying at the very young age of fifty, it would be a lie to say Matt did not have a life worth living. May his passionate spirit continue to embolden us even after his burial, that we might travel through this world with love in our hearts.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M, at Draper Utah Mountain Point Stake Center, 573 E 13800 S, Draper, UT, 84020. Funeral services will take place Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at 10am at the same location. There will be no public viewing prior to the funeral on Monday. Matthew will be laid to rest at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery at 12:00 P.M.

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