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Earnest Arrington Obituary

Earnest Glenn Arrington, Jr. November 4, 1961- April 16, 2008 PHENIX CITY, AL— Mr. Earnest Glenn Arrington, Jr., 46, of 717 26th Avenue, Phenix City, AL died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday, April 21, 2008 at Faith Worship Center Int'l, 1600 Blanchard Blvd., Columbus, GA with the Pastor Bishop Ann L. Hardman officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens according to Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation will be today from 2:30 until 8 PM at the funeral home. Mr. Arrington was born November 4, 1961 in Phenix City, AL, son of the deceased Earnest Glenn Arrington, Sr. and Dorothy Arrington Willis. His early education was received in Phenix City, AL where he graduated from Central High School in 1980. He attended Selma College in Selma, AL. He had a great passion for music which led him to playing the saxophone, the bongos and the drums. He also had a joy for collecting unique antique cars. He was employed with AFLAC Security for 19 years and Taylor Funeral Home for 17 years. He was a devoted member of Faith Worship Center International where he was a part of the music ministry. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Geneva Arrington of Phenix City, AL; daughters, Lakeita Arrington of Montgomery, AL, Chelsea Arrington and Ashley Arrington of Phenix City, AL; mother, Dorothy (Henry) Willis, Phenix City, AL; sister, Sharanda Jackson (Gary) of Midland, GA; brother, Vandarian Arrington of Phenix City, AL; grandmother, Roberta Arrington of Phenix City, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2008.

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Clifford (Big Daddy) Caldwell

April 29, 2008

I can still hear your humming rhythm's as I walk these empty halls at work, at night, or the weekend, now your playing them in Heaven! I miss you Buddy. See you, by,and by. My deepest sympathy to the Family.

Cathy James

April 24, 2008

Mrs. Geneva,
I only knew your husband from playing the instrument at church but I have known you for years. And I know that the Lord his going to give you strength to carry on. I know I can't take away the pain but I can give you a shoulder to cry on. Your Martinque Inn co-worker. Cathy.

Christine Batastini

April 22, 2008

He was always so nice at Aflac. He treated everyone the same.He will be missed greatly.

George and Christine Batastini

Charla Barry

April 22, 2008

Earnest will be missed dearly by us in Muscogee County Vital Records. He always brightened our office with his up-beat spirit. We look forward to seeing him again in Heaven! May God bless and comfort his family.

Phyllis Dent

April 22, 2008

Earnest was a blessing to us all. In all of his 18 years at Aflac, I have never known him to complain, say a harsh word, nor to not have a smile on his face. He was a pleasant person be around and a true friend to the end. I was truly blessed by his presence.

Phyllis Dent/Aflac

William & Ruth Jackson

April 21, 2008

God won't put anymore on us than we can bare. Tougher times are ahead of you as you start to miss him more. Remember he is in a placed that God prepared for him and they are looking down on you. God will take care of you and your family.

Marian Bellamy

April 21, 2008

My prayers goes out to the Arrington family Earnest you will be miss I remember you always had a smile on your face God will take care of your family rest in peace. Marian Bellamy And Family.

Walter Wright

April 21, 2008

May the peace that surpasses all understanding rest and abide with your spirit.

jerome welch

April 21, 2008

my deepest Condolences.

Dennis Thornton

April 21, 2008

May the Father be with you and yours in this time. Keep looking up, for my help comes from the Lord.

Lottie Cannon

April 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

James Meriwether

April 21, 2008

I did not know Mr. Arrington very well or very long, but I recognized in him a kind and peaceful soul. May the family be wrapped in God's grace during your bereavement.

Mandy Green

April 21, 2008

To the Arrington family,
Mr. Earnest will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the family and friends and I hope you will find strength through your faith.

Selena Hinton

April 21, 2008

To the Arrington Family, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Mr. Arrington will be deeply missed at Aflac, he seemed to always brighten my day with his smile! He was such a geniune person!

Chris Norris

April 21, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Earnest Arrington, Jr. I will always remember Earnest as a friendly man always with a smile and a kind word to offer. The loss of such a man is a great loss to his family and friends here at Aflac. May God grant peace and comfort to his family and friends at this time.

Kevin Spivey

April 21, 2008

For the Arrington's: We know Earnest will be greatly missed. He will always be "Bebe" to us --

Kevin Spivey, Jeff Glover and the CHS Jazz Band

April 21, 2008

May the Lord Bless you and keep you. Ernest was a wonderful person. He was a great friend in high school; and it was wonderful to see him again, when he started working for Aflac Security. It was an honored to have known Ernest and to hear about this wonderful family. I know I he was truly loved and will be greatly missed.

Sherry (Evans) Jennings
Central High School 1980/Aflac

Nicole Gibson, Aflac

April 21, 2008

To the Arrington family,

We thank God for the many, many years HE allowed Earnest to bless Aflac with his presence. He will truly be missed at "all" Aflac campuses to include the Imagination Station. May God bless you during this time.

Love & Blessings,

Nanette Riggins

April 21, 2008

May God's presence be your strength to help you through this loss. I will miss my dear friend.

Phyllis Worthy

April 21, 2008

Arrington was prepared for 4-16-08 when he accepted Christ as his Savior!

Dianne Spivey

April 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bob Zaleski

April 20, 2008

Mrs. Arrington and family, please remember the joy Ernest brought into your lives. His memory will live on as long as you keep him in your hearts. I pray for his eternal rest and your comfort in knowing he went before you to prepare a place for all of you to meet.
God Bless you!

Tom Baade

April 20, 2008

Please accept my condolences concerning Mr. Arrington. He was a very polite and considerate man. He will be missed. God bless.

william harmon

April 19, 2008

May the Lord Bless you and keep you. I really will miss Mr. Earnest, he always had a smile on his face, and was kind.

Dorothy Pickett

April 19, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your peace.

Those who believe in me will live even though they die. John 11:25

Wayne Bailey

April 19, 2008

Mrs. Arrington and family please accept my deepest sympathy.

Earnest will all ways be remember as a happy-go-lucky person. I use to ridicule him about his no rush demeanor and we refered to each other as Bart. I will truly miss him. Earnest lovingly talked about his wife and daughters. He was very proud of his precious daughters. We all can rest assure that Earnest will continually look down upon us. He has become a guardian angel watching over his wife and daughters. May the good Lord bring peace and understanding to this great lost of the Arringtons.

ELEANOR DOLEMAN

April 19, 2008

TO THE ARRINGTON FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU. JUST KNOW THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL AND ALWAYS THERE.I PRAY YOUR STRENGTH IN THE LORD DURING AND AFTER THIS TIME OF LOSS.

Angela Lewis-Allen

April 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are ith you all during such a difficult time in your lives. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help and God will see you through. May God Bless Each You!!

Georgia Lewis (neighbor) and family

Ronnie Pickett

April 19, 2008

To the family, we know that the Lord is with you through your time of grief. The Lord never makes a mistake. So when we say why, just think the Lord Loved him best.

Richard Short

April 19, 2008

Thanks to Earnest for being a good friend and classmate. He was always in good spirits and we shared in much in common. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
CHS 1980

Markayla and Eboni Goff

April 19, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Selma McLeod

April 19, 2008

We are sorry for your loss,just remember that God is good all the time and that God makes no mistakes

Jerry D. Gary

April 19, 2008

To the Arrington Family, please accept my deepest sympathies. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Your neighbor,
Jerry D. Gary (MANN)
Baghdad, Iraq

James Moore

April 19, 2008

I would like to send my deepest sympathies to the family. We will miss our fallen Officer at Aflac Security.

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