Biography

Christopher Arft, 34 of Siloam Springs, Arkansas left this life Thursday, March 4, 2010 after a sudden illness.

Chris was born December 12, 1975 to Michael E. and Rose M. (Scherle) Arft in Joplin. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1994 then continued his education at MSSU. Chris was united in marriage to Laura Pettit on June 12, 1999 in Joplin, Missouri and to this union a daughter was born. Chris enjoyed following all the major sports and was a large collector of Jeff Gordon memorabilia. He enjoyed playing soccer and softball with his daughter and going on vacations with "his girls." He was a faithful member of the Harvard Avenue Baptist Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife of the home, his daughter Kristin Arft of the home, his parents, a sister, Brandy Gruenhagen and husband Aron of Nevada, Missouri, a sister-in-law, Lynn Burns and husband Johnny of West Memphis, Arkansas, his mother-in-law, Nancy Pettit of Cabot, Arkansas, three nephews Hunter Gruenhagen, Beau Gruenhagen, and Brandon Burns, and a niece Lindsay Burns.

Funeral Services

Monday March 8, 2010, 1:00 pm at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary
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Visitation

Sunday March 7, 2010, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary
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