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Bobby Eugene Arrowood Sr., age 80, of Weaverville, North Carolina passed away at home Sunday, January 11, 2025, in the presence of family.
He was originally from Canoe, Kentucky before relocating to Michigan where he was a longtime resident of Wyandotte, Michigan.
He worked at General Motors for over twenty years, then later retired to Jacksboro, Tennessee and eventually Weaverville, North Carolina to be closer to family.
Preceded in death by wife of 56 years: Billie Faye Arrowood Parents: Hillard Arrowood and Ida Arrowood Siblings: Harlan Arrowood, Harvey Arrowood and Ina Arrowood Survived by: Children: Debra McCoy and Chris McCoy of Weaverville, North Carolina. Bobby Arrowood Jr. and Susan Arrowood of Battle Creek, Michigan Grandchildren: Gaige McCoy and Hollie McCoy, Kalyn McCoy, Duane Arrowood, Samuel Arrowood Great Grandchildren: Jake McCoy and Dean McCoy Siblings: Herschel Arrowood, Alice Arrowood and Dorothy Faye Arrowood
Anders Rice & Roper Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Arrowood family.
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1428 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806

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