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Edmond Eugene Arrant 12/17/1915 ~ 09/30/2012 ENCINITAS-- "Gene" Arrant was born in Talbotton, Ga., where he grew up on the family farm. After graduation from Talbotton High School in 1933, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1934. He served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, with the Second Marine Division, and also in the Korean War, with the First Marine Division making the Inchon landing. CWO "Gunner" Arrant held numerous area combat medals with many battle stars for both wars. He held the U. S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with two stars. He was wounded during the initial landing on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll on November 20, 1943 and was awarded the Purple Heart. After retiring from the Corps in 1959, he remained a life member of the Second Marine Division Association. Gene and his beloved wife, "Clemmie," who died in 1978, are survived by three sons, Philip, Glenn, Richard, and their wives, are all residents of North San Diego County. Gene is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Gene's second wife, Mardelle, died in 2006. Memorial services, with full military honors, will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, October 15th, at Eternal Hills in Oceanside, Calif. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to any of his favorite organizations: Second Marine Division Association's Scholarship Fund, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 28547; or Military Outreach Ministry, serving enlisted Marine Corps families, Camp Pendleton, CA. 92055. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Oct. 11, 2012.

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marilyn williams

July 11, 2018

great man is was.he was my son Donny mullins godfather an clemie was his god mother.two great people.sorry to see he has past !

Rozanah (Zan) Cason

October 30, 2012

I was so saddened to hear about your father. He and my mother, Rozanah Althisar, were pen pals for several years. Since they were raised from the same area and my dad was born in Talbotton, they shared many memories. I came to know your father through his letters to her. They were so full of life and humor and she always looked forward to them. When he didn't answer her last letter I felt that you might have lost him already and have looked up his name online many times. It was only this time that I found the information about his passing. My heart and my prayers are with all of you. Our parents were with us far longer than most and they lived such full lives but that doesn't mean that we don't mourn or miss them any less.
Zan (Althisar) Cason

October 16, 2012

Richard, I am very sorry to hear about your father. K 14

Kathleen & Darrel Williams

October 13, 2012

Well,there's no doubt now who's guarding the gates of heaven!! Will miss you here..but you earned your reward. Our love and thoughts to the family of a real "Hero".

Tita Arrant

October 12, 2012

Pa, I knew you for more than 30 years! You were more than a father in law to me.. You know that's true..It was my honor to know you, to love your son, raise your grandchildren and also to have you see the mother and wife I am. Everyday my biggest fear was that I would dissapoint you! I honored your opinion so highly! Last month joking when I asked who knew we'd make it to 29 yrs! you said You knew! You had faith in me Pa when I didn't even have faith in myself! Thank you for being me Dad! For showing me how to make such a simple chore as raking rocks a "Joy", for putting up with my "taco rock"/mexican music and for teaching me to garden and to can! You were someone who bugged me when I told you I don't know where your stupid key were to how we laughed about it later! I love telling you about the specialist and about the kids in the volvo! (private joke). I hope when I introduced myself to Clemmie, who I regretfully never did meet, that you explained that I have a heart of gold...that I don't know when to stop talking but that I LOVED her through your stories and countless tales. I think everything is pretty messed up here Pa! I just keep praying to you that you will guide me to still make you proud! Gunner, buddy, Pa, I love you!! Tita

October 11, 2012

Dear Arrant Family,
Your Dad was one the sweetest men I have ever known. I adored him. I pray that your hearts will mend soon.
Jeanne Clark

October 11, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss Rich, he was a good man. K-51

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