Arthur "Arkell" Harnetiaux, 94, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Hillsboro Rehab & Healthcare Ctr., Hillsboro, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, Illinois, with Pastor Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL, with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 28, 2020, prior to the service at the church. Memorials: Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

He was born March 2, 1926, in Wisetown, IL, the son of Willis & Nellie (Lowe) Harnetiaux. Married Betty Mae Minor on April 15, 1950, in Greenville, IL, she passed away June 1, 1988. He was laborer at Crane Packing, retiring in 1991; U.S. Army Veteran 1944-1946; and member of Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL. Arkell enjoyed carpentry work, bowling, golfing, camping, boating, fishing, traveling and playing the organ and singing in the choir at church.

He is survived by: Several Nephews, Nieces and Cousins; Brother In-Law - Robert Minor, Jacksonville, IL; and Sister In-law - Jane (Minor) Eyman, Greenville, IL.

Preceded in death by: Parents; Wife; 1 Brother - Duane Harnetiaux; 2 Sisters - 1 inInfancy and Vinita (Harnetiaux) Baker.