Michael Dan Jarrett, age 59, of New Castle, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born November 30, 1949 in New Castle, the son of Paul and Adrienne (Hamm) Jarrett.

He was a 1969 graduate of Knightstown High School and retired from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle after 30 years of employment. He was a member of Whittier Lane Baptist Church in New Castle and also the Masonic Lodge in Greensboro.

Survivors include a son, Todd Jarrett (companion, Jenny Hooker) of Greenfield; a sister, Laura (Tony) Martin of Greenfield; a grandson, Tyler Jarrett of New Castle; a niece, Abigail Martin of Greenfield; a nephew, Adam (Amy) Martin; great nephews: Kalob and Maddox Martin of Greenfield; and an uncle, Phillip Hamm of Knightstown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Tadd Jarrett; and a brother, John Jarrett.

Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Whittier Lane Baptist Church in New Castle with Pastor Frank Wood officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Harlan Cemetery, north of Cadiz, at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2008.

(taken from www.hinsey-brown.com)