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Challie Arnette Obituary
GREENVILLE - Mr. Challie Nathaniel Arnette, Jr., 64, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Duke University Hospital.
The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday at 3:30 PM in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Jeff Manning and Frank Gentry officiating. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park.
A native of Dillon, SC, Challie was a graduate of East Carolina University. He was engaged in the computer and technology business founding PC Age which he operated for more than 20 years. He later continued his entrepreneurial interests as a real estate investor. He had previously been a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church and had been attending Unity Church.
Challie will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and love of others, especially his family. A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Challie will be greatly missed by the many who knew and loved them.
Challie was preceded in death by his parents, Challie and Helen Johnson Arnette and a brother, Jon Richard Arnette. He is survived by: Wife of 37 years, Donna J. Arnette; Daughter, Candice A.Norris and husband, Kent, of Greenville; Son, Challie Nathaniel Arnette, III (Trey) and fiance;, Elizabeth Abbott, of Raleigh; Grandchildren, Reide, Raelyn and Cora Norris; Sister,Sherry Arnette Clark and husband, Earl, of Greenville; Niece, Crystal Clark Waldron and husband, Rob; Great nieces, Alaina and Anabelle Waldron.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday 6 to 8 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home and at other times at the home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Greenville Little League, P.O. Box 4263, Greenville, NC 27836 or Unity Church, 4301 Charles Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com. As published in The Daily Reflector
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Memories and Condolences
for Challie Arnette
March 8, 2019
Chris and I are sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Linda Carol Burti
Mike McCraw
March 7, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Challie's passing. He was part of our Lowe's family, visiting almost every morning. He would go out of his way to help people, and had a great sense of humor. He will be sincerely missed, but always fondly remembered.
March 6, 2019
May the words of Jeremiah 29:11 bring comfort to family and friends during this time of sorrow. With many condolences,
Jj
March 6, 2019
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort strengthen the family at this difficult time. (1 Thessalonians 4:14)a
Kwame Johnson
March 5, 2019
You will definitely be missed, Thankyou for believing in me and allowing me to Open my Childcare Center in your building.... you were such a nice person, we at Kids Paradise are truly going to miss you, Donna we will keep you and your family in prayer
March 5, 2019
Charlie was such a easy and nice gentlemen. We will all miss him.our deepest sympathy. Nola and John overtone.
Carrie Lou Rollins
March 5, 2019
So very sorry for your loss Donna. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Cathy Sutton
March 4, 2019
Our love and prays are with you and the family
March 4, 2019
From your Lowes 598 friends .Rest in peace,dear friend
The Pechtel Family
March 4, 2019
We miss you but have many precious memories.
We love you and will love your family and care for them. Thank you for being a friend to all of us and for the words of wisdom and many laughs that were shared. You and Bob were quite the "par" with many golf courses!
Always in our hearts
Thank you for the memories
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