James Orris Arnette Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Orris Arnette (Boone, North Carolina), who passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Orris Arnette to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Arnette and Grace Hayes Arnette; and his siblings, Junior Arnette, George Arnette, Edward Arnette, Minnie Arnette Story and Linda Arnette.
He is survived by: his wife Edith Story Arnette; his children, Sandra Arnette Bumgarner (Keith) and Barney James Arnette; his grandchildren, Sabrina Crosby, Stephen Shore (Meagan), Todd Arnette (Christy), Jayden Arnette, Hunter Bumgarner and Taylor Bumgarner; and his great grandchildren, Jordan Crosby, Peyton Crosby, Callie Arnette, Raylan Arnette and Lily Arnette.
