Arthur Chancie Jewell Jr., 80, of Wolcott, died Sunday, August 25, 2013, at his residence. He had been failing in health for a year. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Lafayette to Arthur C. Jewell Sr. and Elizabeth (Evarhart) Jewell. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1952-1954. His marriage of 53 years was to Hazel Marie Ledman on February 6, 1960 in her parents home in Buck Creek. She survives. Arthur had lived in various places in Indiana but was a Wolcott resident for the past 10 1/2 years. He was a member of the Wolcott American Legion and the NRA. He retired from Purdue University as a Custodian and previously worked as a machinist for Apex in Indianapolis. He had also worked as a security guard for Cary Home in Lafayette. His lifelong passion was being a gunsmith, which he did for 58 years. He loved being with his family and his dogs. Surviving with his wife are his children; Robert Jewell of Lafayette, Raymond Jewell (wife: Alicia) of Chalmers, Ralph Jewell (wife: Debbra) of Plainfield, and Ronald Jewell (wife: Karin) of Monticello; and his sisters; Lois Johnson (husband: J.B.) of Sarasota, FL, and Edith Name of Rockmart, GA. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Raymond Jewell Jr. (wife: Virginia), Christopher Jewell (wife: Savannah), Edward Jewell (wife: Audrie), Ashley Jewell, Samantha Jewell, Elizabeth Jewell, and Mason Jewell; and 4 great-grandchildren; Priscilla Medina, Selina Medina, Edward Jewell Jr., and Penelope Jewell; and 15 nephews and 13 nieces. Preceding him in death with his parents are a sister, Virginia Wortman, and daughter, Sandra Jewell. Private family inurnment at Rest Haven Memorial Park.