Gary M. Arnett, 80, of Huntsville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. Mr. Arnett was born in Clay County, KS and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1958. Upon graduation from Pitt State with a Master’s degree in Physics, Mr. Arnett began his career with NASA. From 1963-85, he served as Research Scientist, Branch Chief and Payload Engineer. He helped perfect protective surfaces that are still in use today. Mr. Arnett was involved with military preparedness and legendary space exploration. He was an accomplished athlete in football and basketball. He also coached youth sports. He was past president of Grissom High School Booster Club.
Survivors include his wife, Julia A. Arnett; son, Blake Arnett (Lynn) of NC; grandchildren, Chase Anderson, Ben Arnett, Lindsey Towry (Matt), Ashley Anderson, Jackson Arnett, Joe Arnett, Olivia Arnett, and Jillian Crews; sister, Jeanne Eudaley; and brother, Gail Arnett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin and Alta Arnett; children, Kevin M. Arnett and Kari Gaskin; and grandchildren, Luke Arnett and Liliana Arnett.
A small memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Hospice Family Care Facility Chapel with Chaplain Anthony Ford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care.
