ARVIN, Robert Jr. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Robert "Pete" Arvin, Jr.

Sept 30, 1923 - June 17, 1997

Robert "Pete" Arvin, Jr. 73, of Shelbyville, Tenn and formerly of Fountain County, died Tuesday in his residence. Mr. Arvin was a retired supervisor for Arnold Engineering Development Center, Calspan Division; a member of the first Baptist Church wher he served as a long-time deacon; a member of the American Legion; was Beford Co. commission for 10 years; served on Boards for Argie Cooper Public Library, Child Development Center, Adult Activity Center and Shelbyville Housing Authority and was a member of the Sr. Citizens Center where he participated as a volunter for the Meals on WHeels. He was a grad of Indiana State Univ and veteran of the Air Force having served in WWII. He was born Sept 30, 1923 in Fountain County to the late Robert and Effie Carlyle Arvin, Sr. He married Lois WIggs 50 years ago. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mick (Susan) McCoy and Mrs. Tomy (Mary Beth) Martin; a brother, Charles; two sisters, Virginia Oliver and Kathryn Arvin; and 3 grandch. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in Hillcrest Funeral Home, Shelbyville Tenn with Rev. Drew Hayes officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Memorial Garden.