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Mr. Bobby C. Arnett, Grab, KY (1940-2016)

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association where he served as a Trustee from 1982 and was ordained as a Deacon on April 21, 1973. He loved his church and spent his life doing the Lord's work. He traveled many miles taking the "Young Disciples" from church to singing engagements. He tried to live his life as a Christian example to all people, but especially his children. His main desire was to help lead them to Christ. He was a self-employed mechanic, dozer operator, logger, and enjoyed farming. He loved heavy equipment and could always envision how his projects would look upon completion. He was a devoted and very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a kid at heart, loved life, was a jokester, and was the original "Superman." His wife his wife of 57 years, Suvada Bonta Arnett, survives. He leaves 19 direct living descendants to carry on his legacy.
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Mr. Bobby C. Arnett of the Grab Community of Green County, Kentucky,departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The funeral services for Mr. Bobby C. Arnett will be conducted at 12pmNoonCT, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association, Grab, Green County, KY, with burial to follow in the Oak Grove Nolynn Association Cemetery. Bro. Verlon Perry and Bro. Charlie Houk will be officiating. Visitation is requested from 2pmCT until 9pmCT, Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main, Greensburg, KY and after 7amCT until 11amCT, Saturday at the funeral home.



Pallbearers :Dave Smith, Dylan Smith, Austin Arnett, Tyler Mattingly, Clint Wallace, John Jones, Ben Key. Honorary Pallbearers: Lora Jo Wallace, Tina Jones, Alex Arnett, Natalie Arnett, Haley Mattingly, Karli Mattingly, MaKayla Mardis, Elizabeth DeSpain, Ceeanna Cowherd, Raelei Wallace, Jade Wallace, William Jones, Mason Arnett, and Jack Jones.


Mr. Bobby C. Arnett, Grab, KY (1940-2016)


Mr. Bobby C. Arnett of the Grab Community of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late Goldie Milton Arnett and Trannie Ozell Davis Arnett, was born on December 7, 1940 in Green County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. He was 75 years, three months, and eight days of age.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association where he served as a Trustee from 1982 and was ordained as a Deacon on April 21, 1973. He loved his church and spent his life doing the Lord's work. He traveled many miles taking the "Young Disciples" from church to singing engagements. He tried to live his life as a Christian example to all people, but especially his children. His main desire was to help lead them to Christ.

He was a self-employed mechanic, dozer operator, logger, and enjoyed farming. He loved heavy equipment and could always envision how his projects would look upon completion. He was a devoted and very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a kid at heart, loved life, was a jokester, and was the original "Superman".

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Suvada Bonta Arnett of the Grab Community, having united in marriage on December 6, 1958 and the following:
  • Three daughters and sons-in-law: Bonita and Larry Jeffries, Connie and David Smith, and Ann and Brian Mattingly all of Greensburg, KY

  • Three sons and two daughters-in-law: Barry and Loretta Arnett, Rev. Troy Arnett all of Greensburg, KY; and Greg Arnett and his fiance, Charla Mardis of Campbellsville, KY

  • Eleven grandchildren

  • Five great-grandchildren

  • A brother and sister-in-law: Rev. Ronda and Gail Arnett of Greensburg, KY

  • Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bro. Wilburn and Connie Bonta, Winfred and Dorothy Bonta, Bill and Joyce Simpson, Homer and Brenda Simpson, and Alicia Bonta all of Greensburg, KY

  • and a host of other relatives and friends
Mr. Arnett was also preceded in death by a grandchild: Adam Arnett; a brother-in-law: Bill Bonta; and a sister-in-law: Marilyn Simpson.

Send condolences to the family of Bobby C. Arnett

Memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Association or the Oak Grove Nolynn Association Cemetery, which can be made at the funeral home.

The Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, in charge of arrangements.



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