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Michael Arflin Obituary

MICHAEL F. ARFLIN
MAY 21, 1955 - MARCH 5, 2011
ANDERSON, SC-Michael F. "Gopher" Arlfin, age 55, of 206 Wellington Court, was called home to be with his Savior on March 5, 2011. Born to Inez Sutherland Arflin and the late George F. Arlfin, he attended Homeland Park Church of God and went to NHC Healthcare with some of his church family for Sunday School Service with the residents.
In addition to his beloved mother, he is survived by sisters: Brenda (Glenn) Deal, Patsy Getsinger, Pam (Mike) Capps, Cathey Arflin, and Georgia Shirley; brothers: Allen (Sandy) Arflin, Tony and Shon (Rhonda) Harper. Michael didn't have any children of his own but was very close to his brothers and sisters children and their children. He was predeceased by his father, George Arlfin; and his brother, Larry "Joe" Arflin.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by the Reverend Vernon Soles and the Reverend Bobby Smith. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family is at the home and will receive friends at the funeral home from 7pm until 9pm on Monday.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Homeland Park Church of God, 219 West Roosevelt Drive, Anderson, 29626.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME, Anderson.

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Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on Mar. 7, 2011.

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Jannie Calhoun

March 8, 2011

Cathey, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family, Love Jannie calhoun

Vicki Powell

March 7, 2011

Cathy and Georgia, I was so sorry to hear about Michael - My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Vicki Stansell Powell

Pamela Fields

March 7, 2011

Cathey and Georgia, I'm so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers and always know that I love you both and if I can do anything please let me know! Even though we haven't seen each other in a long time, you will always be special to me!! Pamela Moore Fields "79"

Teresa Hamby-Fortner

March 7, 2011

I am so sorry this has happened. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I grew up with most of you and it breaks my heart that you all are having to go through this.

March 7, 2011

GEORGIA,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ROSE HASSON

March 7, 2011

Brenda you are in my thoughts and prayers.So sorry for your lost

Teresa Hall

March 7, 2011

Brenda my thoughts are with you sweetie. Anything you need please dont hesitate to call Teresa Hall CFFC

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