Howard E. Arehart, 87


Howard Edgar Arehart, 87, of Town Reservoir Lane, Timberville, Va., died Sept. 27, 2005, at Johnsons Nursing Home in Harrisonburg.

He was born March 28, 1918, in Timberville, and was a son of the late Clinton Carter "C.C." and Ressie Holsinger Arehart.

He was a painter and a fur and scrap dealer. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Rader Lutheran Church in Timberville. He was a member of Chimney Rock VFW Post No. 9660 and the BowTie Hunter Club. He played baseball for the County League Baseball Team.

He is survived by two sisters, Catherine and Zella Arehart, both of Timberville; a friend, Mary Marston of Fort Valley; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Mae Fry, and brothers, Baylor R., Carter H., Berlin S., and William F. Arehart.

Pastor Mark Briehl will conduct a graveside service 2 p.m. Friday at the Rader Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Friends may call anytime at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Broadway Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 666, Broadway, VA 22815, the Timberville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 101, Timberville, VA 22853, or the Rader Lutheran Church, 17072 Raders Church Road, Timberville, VA 22853.