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Marvin Arrington Obituary
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.
A native Atlantan, Arrington has been a fixture of the city's politics since the late 1960s. He graduated from Emory University Law School in 1967 as one of the school's first Black graduates.
Arrington was elected to the Atlanta Board of Aldermen in 1969 at age 28. He became an Atlanta councilman after the 1974 city charter amendment changed the board into the city council that governs Atlanta today. Arrington became Atlanta's city council president in 1980.
In 1989, Arrington joined civil rights attorney Donald Hollowell to form the Arrington and Hollowell law firm. Years later, Arrington unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Atlanta against Bill Campbell during the 1997 election. In 2002, then-Gov. Roy Barnes appointed Arrington to Fulton County Superior Court Judge. He retired from the bench in 2012.
Read more about Marvin S. Arrington Sr. on ajc.com
Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Arrington
14 Entries
Troy montaz Brown
March 3, 2025
Thank you judge Marvin s. Arrington for giving me a chance to get my life together it took me a while but I got clean thank you so much. You are missed so much. Much love ❤
Holly Gardner
July 27, 2023
Marvin, Sr. was a wonderful man, beloved by many, including me. I have such fond memories of working with him on Atlanta's bid for the 1996 Olympics. Being a part of his campaign for Mayor was an honor and a privilege. He was a dear friend who truly made our world a better place to be.
Vivian Marsh Kregg
July 16, 2023
Marvin one of my most admired relative that always achieved in life what ever goals he set out to accomplish.May he forever rest in peace in the arms of our heavenly father.,for God is our light and our salvation.You will be forever missed ! Vivian Kregg
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Credric Terrell
July 10, 2023
My condolences to the family of Judge Marvin Arrington. He has been a great inspiration to me for a long time. Even though I didn't attend college, he was always encouraging me to take it to the next level. The voice of Encouragement RIP.
Bobby Fuse
July 10, 2023
My heartfelt sympathy. Judge Arrington was a valued personal motivator to me. He had me to stand and poured accolades on me before he addressed an Ebenezer Men's Day Program. We mourn, but not like those who have no Hope as we do in Jesus Christ.
Russell Dawkins sr.
July 10, 2023
I remember meeting brother Arrington in the summer of 91 Marvin Jr and the rest of us we're in his backyard pool I never forget he was like one of the first real celebrity important type people I've ever met
Denise Huffman
July 9, 2023
My prayers goes out to the family .
I'm so honored to have been in a city which he had a great impact on.
I remember as a young black female moving here to Atlanta where I felt that my people was rising, Job well done Mr Arrington,Love Denise Huffman
Joan Richardson
July 9, 2023
My name is Joan Richardson, I was a Paralegal at his law firm, Arrington and Hollowell. I was assistant to Attys Hollowell and Stanley Foster.
I am saddened by the passing of Mr Arrington, he was a strong leader and a great Asset to the City of Atlanta. I would like to attend his funeral or his Memorial to pay my respect. My email address is [email protected]
Glen Harris
July 9, 2023
To a great American who served his country, state, city and his community. My prayers to the Arrington family today and the days ahead..... G. A. Harris
Tia Carter
July 8, 2023
We Are Sending Our Prayers Our & Condolences Out To You All `From Your Lindsey Street Church Family´Tia `Sandra Walker & Family
Katrenna Casey
July 7, 2023
Rest well Bo Legs
You have certainly been an influencer
Katrenna Casey
Tiffani M Howard
July 7, 2023
Judge Arrington has been an influence in my life since I was a child. I went to school with his son and later after growing up I began to appreciate who he was, where he came from and how he touched all our lives. Watching him work for our community was always a teaching lesson. I remember one judgment he made on the life of a young black man which instead of punishing him to a place he would not recover from perpetually, he gave him encouragement and services to allow him a second chance to turn his life around and move forward and achieve greatness for himself and society.
Judge Arrington's activism from his bench will never be forgotten and his legacy lives on in history and through the good works of his children.
Rest well dear teacher. Go home to the place our Father has created for you and we that believe in his name Jesus shall follow you in due time to our Father's Kingdom. AMEN
Sandra Gordy Massell
July 6, 2023
My sincere condolences.
Sandra w Ingram "SCOOP"
July 5, 2023
To the Arrington family, our family the Ingrams,Willingham family we send our sincere condolences. I will miss him a lot with his quick wit and our sometimes crazy co versations about our families. Scoop, RIP "Bowlegs"
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