James "Jim" A. Arnett, passed Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at home with family by his side.  Jim was born in Fort Wayne, to the late Royal and Geraldine (Bangert) Arnett.  He was drafted in the Army in 1967 as a Radio Operator.  He had worked for G&L Construction before hiring into GTE.  Jim was member of the Northside Missionary Church.  He was an avid fisherman and hunting.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Brenda Sue (Gerardot) Arnett; daughters, Kelly (Kevin) Greubel and Kristi VanWagner; siblings, Donald, Steven, Judy Letz, Jan Gerardot, Ruth Ann Bengs, Donna Chapin, Kathleen Boroff and Rita Filler; 4 grandchildren, Justin (Kasey) Miller, Matthew Foust, Ashley (Parker) Greubel and Brittany Greubel; 2 great grandchildren, Sawyer Miller and Grace Miller.

Jim was preceded in death by a grandson, Cody Reuille; and two brothers, David Arnett and Richard Arnett.

Funeral service is 4 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Northside Missionary Church, 736 Lillian Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind., 46808, with calling one hour prior.  Officiating will be Rev. Patrick Ryan.  Calling is also 5-8 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road.  Preferred memorials are to the church.