Photo courtesy of Grier Funeral Service - Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rev. Dr. James Ertie Arnette, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on April 13, 2015 at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m in Grier Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.
A devoted Christian, husband, father, brother, pastor, teacher, civil rights leader and friend, Dr. Arnette lived a full life of devoted service to mankind. He served as pastor at numerous churches in North Carolina and taught at the Southeastern Baptist Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and served as Dean of the Shaw University Divinity School in Raleigh.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Retha P. Arnette; daughter, Dr. Delores A. Cochrane (Charles); son, Thomas E. Arnette; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and close associates all who will cherish the memory of this great man of God.
Dad
I cannot believe you joined God’s kingdom 9 years ago. It is also two that mom has resumed her place by your side. I know you both are having a glorious time with family and friends. Loving you forever and ever, missing you immensely. Continue to rest in peace.
Dr Delores Taylor Arnette Cochrane
April 08, 2024 | Peoria, AZ | Daughter
Dad Mom earned her wings on January 24, 2023 and God has reunited her with you and all our family members. Love you and miss you so much!
Dr. Delores Arnette Cochrane
January 25, 2023 | Family
Dad,
It has been five years on April 13th that you earned your heavenly wings. Your presence on this earth is dearly missed. However, you will forever live in my heart, thoughts and memories. Love you for eternity and beyond.
DeeDee❤
Dr. Dee Cochrane
April 08, 2020 | Peoria, AZ | Family
One of my finest mentors! His words are still with me as a guiding force today.-Rev. Dr. Charles E. Thompson, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Institutional Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC
September 04, 2015
Missing you and wishing I could hear your voice, see your face and hung you tightly again.
Delores Arnette
June 06, 2015
Daddy,
My heart is torn apart without you. I know I'm being selfish not wanting you to be gone. However, I know you are in the land of no more pain. Heaven is your home now, each day that I awaken I will lift my eyes to the sky to acknowledge your presence. Love you always and miss you more than words can express. Love forever and always.
Deebee Cochrane
April 26, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
I just heard of his passing today. My sympathies to his survivors. My memories of him were of a deeply faithful man dedicated to his ministry , his church, and his family. I appreciate the kindnesses he always extended to others.
Francine Edwards
April 24, 2015 | Marietta, GA
Robin Boddie-Haggins
April 21, 2015 | Rocky Mount, NC
I remember Rev. Arnette when he was the preacher in Goldsboro,nc and the Chaplin at O'Berry center. The family will be in my prayers
Brenda Royal
April 20, 2015 | Goldsboro, NC