Gratz B. Arnett

Gratz B. Arnett East Lansing Formerly of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Whitehills Health Care Center, age 80. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Phoebe Arnett; two brothers, Aaron C. Arnett, Russell R. Arnett; sister, Carol Jean Cox. He is survived by two children, Timothy Lewis(Kristin) Arnett from Haslett, MI and David Jon Arnett from Sioux Falls, SD; eight grandchildren and four (with one on the way) great-grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis A. (Bill) May and Jean Francis Cummings; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Arnett was an avid golfer and loved to bowl. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was in the United States Army and a Korean War veteran. He was the recipient of the bronze star for meritorious service. He was loved dearly by so many friends and family and will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church, 2395 West High Street, Jackson, 49203, ph# 517-782-1774 with Pastor Michael Mason officiating. The family will greet friends at Wetherby Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 10-11 a.m. at Church. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Friends may send condolences or share a memory with the family at wetherbyfuneralhome.com.