James Kenneth Arft

James Kenneth Arft (or Arfie, as most called him), age 56, of Britton, passed away November 16, 2014. Jim was born January 28, 1958, in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of James and Karen (Herford) Arft. He graduated from Britton-Macon High School in 1976.Jim worked for Wagonschutz Construction and then for Paul Wielfaert Farms for many years. He then joined the Britton Post Office, working the north route in later years.Jim was preceded in death by a brother, John; niece, Simone; and grandparents, Clarence and Leona Herford and Clarence and Carmen Arft. He is survived by his parents; sister, Kathy; brother, Jack; nephews, Alex and Drew; and nieces, Lily and Mary.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Richard Bruce officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway.Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.

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