Obituary: Harold Arnett

Harold Arnett, October 4, 1941-July 25, 2020.

Harold Arnett, age 78 of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2020, in Manchester, Michigan.

Harold is survived by his daughter Kathy (Damien) Lucas, of Grass Lake; his daughter Lisa (Craig) Carr, of Tecumseh; his daughter in-law Merlene Sizemore of Dexter; and his grandchildren Evan and Alaina Carr of Tecumseh. He is also survived by his siblings Aileen Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky; Joann Bailey of Lexington, Kentucky; Etta Bell of Lexington, Kentucky; Brenda Hopkins of Royalton, Kentucky; Ruth Allen of Chelsea, Michigan; and several step-grand children, nieces, and nephews. Also his dear neighbors David and Marsha Chartrand and family.

He is preceded in death by his wife Alma Arnett of Manchester; his parents Harris and Betty of Kentucky; his son Jack Sizemore of Dexter; his brother Jack; and his sister Ethel, both of Indiana.

Harold was born on October 4, 1941 in Indiana, to parents Harris and Betty Arnett. He worked many years for the Manchester Community Schools. Harold was a great family man and a loving father. He married Alma Arnett in 1959. Harold was a man of faith who was deeply involved in Victory Baptist Church for the majority of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and especially his grandchildren who nicknamed him Poppy. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions private services are being held. Pastor Gary Page will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations can be made to The Great Lakes Chapter of American Cancer Society or the Baptist Children’s Home. Please leave a message of comfort for Harold’s family or sign his guestbook at www.einederfuneralhomes.com

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.