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Ben Arnette Obituary

Ben Hall Arnette, Sr.



Ben Hall Arnette, Sr., age 86 of Murfreesboro, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County and owner of Arnette Excavating.

Ben worked for the City of Murfreesboro Water Department and retired from Consolidated Utility Water District. He was a member of the Bellwood Church of Christ.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, James Leslie Arnette and Frances Elizabeth Dismukes Arnette; son, Ben H. Arnette, Jr.; brother, James Ellis Arnette; sisters, Jessie Belle (Cheathum) Mann, Frances Pauline Arnette, Margaret Jay (Cecil) Rogers, Miriam Christine (J.D.) Woodson, Alline Lyons, and Ruth (Tom) Avaritt.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Robinson Arnette of Murfreesboro; daughter, Debbie (Sam) Collins of Murfreesboro; sons, Steve (Kathy) Westbrooks and Alan (Lib) Westbrooks; grandchildren, Benjamin Arnette of Dickson, TN, David Arnette of Dickson, TN, Stevie (Hugo) Sanchez of Murfreesboro, Amber Polston of Murfreesboro, Jeff McAlpin of Bellvue, TN and Brett McAlpin of North Dakota; sister-in-law, Rachel Arnette; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Arnette; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews that loved him very much.

Chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Jennings and Ayers Chapel with Tony Holt and Joe Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Dilton Cemetery with family and friends serving as Pallbearers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home; 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bellwood Church of Christ.

Published by The Daily News Journal on Feb. 15, 2013.
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Debbie & Sam, So very sorry for your loss. You have had a difficult couple of weeks. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give your family comfort and peace.
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Nancy Sample

February 16, 2013

Debbie, My sister Patty just told me about the passing of your Dad. I have great memories of your Dad & always thought the world of him. He had a wonderful since of humor and always a big smile on his face. He was always so sweet to all of us girls & I will never forget him. I had a visitation last night and funeral today in Smithville for a relative or I would have come by to visit with you. Please know that will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon.

Judy Morris

February 16, 2013

So Sorry for you loss. He is Dancing and Worshiping with Jesus.Love to you all.
May you be comforted with the Love of Jesus.
love to you Miss Stevie

Mary Nestor-Ramaswamy

February 16, 2013

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your daddy. May your heart soon be filled with precious memories.

Kathy Pyritz-Qualls

February 15, 2013

Jean,
So sorry for your loss, will really
miss Ben on my trips to M'boro.

Jim Demumbreum

February 15, 2013

Jean, So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with Ben and especially joking around with him. He will be missed. Take care, Karla Kincaid

Karla Kincaid

February 15, 2013

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STEVE FARRER

February 15, 2013

Debbie and Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Ben so much and really hate that I didn't get a chance to visit with him more often. I'll always remember and cherish our days with the Arnette's Excavating Diggers softball team. We had a blast and Ben always was right in the middle of it. My prayers and love are with each of you right now.

Donna West Simpson

February 15, 2013

WE WILL MISS BEN COMING IN THE STORE. ALWAYS A DELIGHTFUL GUEST TAKE CARE JEAN;LOVE SHIRLEY CANTRELL- FARRER BROS HARDWARE & RENTAL

SHIRLEY CANTRELL

February 15, 2013

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