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Clarence Arrington Obituary

Clarence H. Arrington April 19, 1911 - December 2, 2008 COLUMBUS, GA — Clarence H. Arrington, 97, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday at Columbus Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday December 5, 2008 in the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel with Reverend Don James officiating. Burial will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday December 4, 2008 at the funeral home. Mr. Arrington was born April 19, 1911 in Lee County, AL son of the late Lawrence Hardy Arrington and Nellie Ophelia Thompson Arrington and was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Tucker Arrington and his son, Lance H. Arrington. He was a retired dispatcher with Georgia Power Company with 46 years of service. He was a member of the Rose Hill Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Linda and Eddie Akers of Columbus, his son and his wife, William A. and Pennie Arrington of Midland, GA, daughter-in-law, Carol B. Arrington of Winter Park, FL, 2 sisters, Frances Nell Arrington of Columbus, Ruth Griffin of Columbus, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA 31909 in memory of Clarence H. Arrington or to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Dec. 3, 2008.

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December 4, 2008

May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)

Paul Arrington

December 4, 2008

Linda and Alan
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Frank Ferrell

December 3, 2008

Heartfelt Condolences to Mr. Arrington's family and friends.

Frank Ferrell (Pacelli Freshman 1972)
And on behalf of ..
Corry Ferrell Finnerty (Pacelli Class of 1970)
Ginny Ferrell Torbert (Pacelli Class of 1971)

Donna Berry

December 3, 2008

So sorry to hear about Uncle Clarence though I find myself smiling at the thought of him finally being where he wanted most to be and that's with Aunt Virginia. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Love and God Bless Bob & Donna

Fran Arrington

December 3, 2008

Linda and Alan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing Uncle Clarence is in a much better place and with his true love.

Rachel Horne

December 3, 2008

Pennie,
I was so sorry to read of Alan's dad's death in the paper this morning. Please know that you all are in my thoughts as you go through these lonely days. I think of you often.

Ann McDuffie

December 3, 2008

Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I pray your faith and knowledge of his wonderful life here and forever will sustain you.

Maryanne and Billy Branton

December 3, 2008

We send our deepest sympathy.

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