Franklin D. Arnett of 2103 Pine Grove Road in Lerona went to sleep quietly to awaken in the arms of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his residence. Born March 26, 1937 in Bartholomew County, Indiana to the late Virgil and Shirley Williams Arnett, and the son-in-law of the late Jess and Mildred Starcher of Princeton. Frank was the co-owner and founder of the Rockin’ Chair Residential Care where he gave his all to provide a loving home for the elderly and will be sadly missed by the residents and staff. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Security Intelligent-Military Police and retired in 2000 from IVC Industrial Coatings, Indianapolis, IN where he worked for forty years as a trouble shooter and salesman for the plastic industries. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. Of all his accomplishments in life, the greatest was the night he gave his heart to God. He loved the Lord and would say “I am a winner either way”. He was an inspiration to his family and friends as they watched the Lord change his life. He will be forever remembered for his extraordinary work ethic, honesty, loyalty, and never faltering love for his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife of thirty two years, Airwana Starcher Arnett; daughter, Della Dawn Chapel and husband William Chapel; son, Raeford Allen Arnett; granddaughter, Airwana Jean Mullins and husband Nolan Mullins; grandson, Michalan Chase Chapel all of Lerona; one brother, Marvin Arnett of Flatrock, IN; three sisters, Peggy Profitt of Freetown, IN, Evelyn Bass of Champaign, IL, and Janice Hyden of Columbus, IN; a special cousin, James Arnett of Greensboro, KY; two brothers-in-law, Terry Starcher and wife Kathy Starcher of Stovevall Ridge, Harry Starcher of Princeton; four sisters-in-law, Louise Swanner and husband Denzil Swanner of Elyria, OH, Sylvia White of Lilly Grove, Phyllis White and husband Bernard White of Sandlick, and Wilma Wade of Princeton; special friends, Susan May, Angel Knight, Sonja Jones, and Shawndy Hess; and extended family, Dr. Stanley Day, Dr. William Bird, and Dr. Petrarca and their staff. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral home in Princeton with Pastor Charles Tilley officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery with the Mercer County Veterans Council and the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard conducting military graveside rites. Serving as pallbearers will be son-in-law, William Chapel, grandson, Michalan Chase Chapel, grandson-in-law, Nolan Mullins, nephews, Trooper Donnie White and Russell Wade, and family friend, Charley Workman. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the service hour on Saturday. With the utmost respect to friends and loved ones, the family has requested that following the graveside service that they be allowed to have their privacy to mourn together and remember their beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather.