James Russell Arnett Sr.
February 8, 1927 - January 23, 2013
ARNETT, James Russell Sr. age 85 formerly of Centerville passed away Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 in Richmond, IN. A WWII Army veteran, he retired from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers of America after 35 years of service. He was also a member of Bible Baptist Church in Wilmington. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel in 2004, one daughter Deborah Arnett, one grandson Kevin Arnett, and his mother Celia Alsept-Montgomery. He is survived by five children Barbara (Glenn) Strickland, James Jr. (Daina) Arnett, Connie (H.G.) Crawford, Penny (Daniel) Smith, and Jerry (Mary Jo) Arnett; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one sister Haney Etta (Paul) Burris. Funeral services 1 PM Sat. Jan. 26 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville. Pastor Daniel Lamb officiating. Burial will be in Miami Cemetery, Corwin. The family will receive friends 11 AM - 1 PM Sat. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local humane society in James' memory. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.
ARNETT, James Russell Sr. age 85 formerly of Centerville passed away Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 in Richmond, IN. A WWII Army veteran, he retired from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers of America after 35 years of service. He was also... View Obituary & Service Information