Willard-Arnett-Obituary

Willard E. Arnett

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Jul 23, 1921 – Apr 1, 2017

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BORN
July 23, 1921
DIED
April 1, 2017
LOCATION
Hendersonville, North Carolina

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Will's life began July 23, 1921 and ended April 1, 2017. Next to last of the five surviving children of Elias and Dorsey Montgomery Arnett, Will grew up in rural southwest Virginia. He roamed the hills, hunting rabbits with his brothers and cousins and never lost a profound love for the land...

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Five or six years ago, I found Dr. Arnett's phone number on the Internet and called him. We had a long and interesting conversation. He didn't remember me well but he did remember Rowena, my bridge partner at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was one of the two best teachers I ever had. He'd pose me a situation and, no matter what solution I chose, he had a convincing argument that made me have to rethink my decision. But, if I'd have selected another solution, he'd still have a...

My grandfather, a strong, wonderful man whom I will never forget. Who changed so many peoples lives. May he live on in the starts with my mother Leslie.

I was a student of Dr. Arnett at Chatham College and a friend of Leslie's. So sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family for the loss of a great man and teacher.

My condolences to Pat and the extended family.

Will was my professor when he taught at the University of Arkansas and later my colleague when we taught Philosophy together at Chatham College.

His long, well lived and productive life is very impressive. He touched the lives of many young people and made them better people for the experience.

Many, including me, will remember him fondly and with gratitude.

Deen Taylor , Professor emeritus

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all.. May the God of peace, surround and comfort you during this time of sorrow (Psalms 71:21)..

I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. Arnett was a colleague at Chatham for many years. He was greatly respected and admired by students, colleagues and administrators.
My deepest sympathy to Pat and other family members.

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Willard enjoyed a good long life. So many cannot say the same. He had so many memories of a life well lived. He was especially strong. Ps. 90:10

John - My prayers, sympathy and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.