Obituary of Fred Arnette
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Fred Arnette, age 79, of Old Slabtown Road, Zionville, passed away Friday evening, January 27, 2017 at Watauga Medical Center, gone to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. Born July 27, 1937 in Watauga County, he was a son of James Wesley and Margaret Hicks Arnette. Fred was a retired race car owner and farmer. For more than 20 years, he worked as a cook at Hound Ears Club.
Mr. Arnette is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia Pennell Arnette; son, Steven Arnette of the home; daughters, Betty Presnell and husband, Dennis of Union, SC, Judy May and husband, Bobby ,of Zionville, and Tammy Arnette and fianc�, Bronson Pardue, of Zionville; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Arnette; great-grandson, Matthew Tester; and several brothers and sisters.
Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, February 1st, at 1 oclock, at the Arnette residence. Friends may visit the family at the residence, 142 Old Slabtown Road in Zionville anytime.
The family appreciates memorial donations to Virginia Arnette at Post Office Box 122 Zionville to help with expenses.
A special thanks to the Seby Jones Cancer and Dr. Grey and all the staff for taking excellent care of him. He loved them all.
Online condolences may be shared at the website austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com