Mr. James L. Arnett, 67, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:47 PM, Tuesday, July 2 , 2019 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne.

In Rensselaer, on November 19 , 1951, James Leonard Arnett was born to Toy Rex and Mary Lee Baldridge Arnett Sr.  Growing up as one of the nine Arnett kids, Jim shared his childhood with four sisters and four brothers.  In 1971, Jim graduated from Rochester High School. He was a lifetime Fulton County resident.

Jim and Debora Jeanne Sherrard were married on January 17 , 1971. They have shared 48 years of life's adventures.

Left to cherish Jim's memory are his wife, Debbie; a daughter, Jennifer Shaw of Rochester; two sons: James W. Arnett of Valparaiso and fiancé Monica Young of Rockford, IL, and Jason S. Arnett and wife Tiffany of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren: James William Arnett, Bram Michael Arnett, Aleah Marie Arnett, Ella Jeanne Arnett;  one sister, Wanda Lee Carter and husband Lorenzo of Destin, FL: three brothers: Charles Ernest Arnett and wife Norma of Culver, Toy Rex Arnett Jr. of Destin, FL, Thomas Arnett and wife Karen of Destin, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Jim in death are his parents; son-in-law, John Shaw; three sisters: Hazel Wacs, Jewel Maddox, Garnet Clapp; and brother Joseph Arnett.

A celebration of the life of James L. Arnett will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 7 , 2019   in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18 ^th St., Rochester. His son, Rev. James W. Arnett will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Saturday, July 6 , 2019 and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.   Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.