William Perry Arnett

William Perry Arnett, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away, Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Arnett was born March 21, 1936 in Paducah, KY, to the late Woodrow Wilson Arnett and Sue Ella Morgan Arnett.
He worked for Peabody Coal Co. for 25 years and was co-owner of Industrial Machine Services. Mr. Arnett was instrumental in the development of the YAA ball park and was a former Lion's Club Man of the Year. Mr. Arnett was a longstanding member of Christian Assembly Church. He was an avid U of L fan and an amazing story teller. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his "breakfast buddies."
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 57 years, Nancy Jo Arnett; three sons, Tony (Linda) Arnett, Keith (Punkin) Arnett, and PJ (Dawn) Arnett; and grandchildren, Lauren Arnett, Nathan "Nate" Arnett, Sara Arnett, Sean Allen, Eric Arnett, and Joseph Arnett.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Barnett Strother Funeral Home . Burial will follow in West Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Assembly Building Fund. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.