Gregory Bradford "Greg" Arms

Gregory Bradford "Greg" Arms of Battle Creek, MI







Greg, age 62, died following a brief illness Saturday afternoon, February 14, 2015 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with his loving family at his side.

Greg, the son of William A. and Vera A. (Reese) Arms, was born on April 12, 1952 in Battle Creek; was a lifetime resident and 1970 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He began working more than 40 years ago at Barker Manufacturing of Battle Creek, where he was currently Director of Customer Relations. Greg was an extremely avid fan of THE University of Michigan Football Team and had been a season ticket holder since 1970. He was a "Natural Cook," who fed many without using the standard recipes! Greg was a meticulous cleaner of everything and anything especially his "Pride and Joy," a 1986 IROC Z28 Camaro in MINT condition. He was known to play a round of golf or two as he even lettered in golf during his high school years.

Greg was united in marriage to the former Becky A. Miller on April 29, 1983 in Battle Creek. Surviving is his wife, Becky; his two daughters, Courtney N. (Matthew) Hoelscher and Brooke M. (Michael) Budreau, both of Battle Creek; his son, Jeffrey A. Arms of Kalamazoo, MI, three precious grandchildren, Madaline J. Hoelscher and Emma R. and Ella M. Budreau; his brother, Kevin R. Arms of St. Petersburg, FL; two nieces, Paige L. and Sasha R. Arms and his former wife, Penny E. Formsma of Battle Creek. Greg was preceded in death by his parents.

Greg's Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, February 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek with the Rev. Gary L. Siefert, officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Greg's family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 18th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Greg's honor may be directed to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 3030 S. Ninth Street, Suite 2H, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 or the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015.