Ray Villmer Arnett, 78, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:00 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1942 in McGoffin County, Kentucky, to Clay and Maudie (Howard) Arnett.
Ray was a 1959 graduate of Salyersville High School in Salyersville, Kentucky, and was a US Army veteran. Ray worked for Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, and enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving caregiver and wife of 30 years, Pauline Arnett of Wabash, four children, Dedra Arnett of Wabash, Ray (Pam) Arnett, Jr, of Bringhurst, Indiana, Dana (Tom) Graf of Wabash, and Teddie Rae Arnett of Gas City, Indiana, four grandchildren, James Robert, Marleey, Demi, and Ronnie “Little Man,” step-daughter, Elizabeth J. Burton of Tennessee, siblings, Sally Wireman of Kentucky, Curt (Jean) Arnett and Sidney (Barb) Arnett, both of Wabash, Indiana, Lillian (Everly) Wheeler, Sandra (Don) Lewis, and Jerry (Zandra) Arnett, all of Kentucky, and his sister-in-law, Dorothy Arnett of North Liberty, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Morris Arnett.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior Friday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church.
The memorial guest book for Ray may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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