Jerry Arrington

Jerry Arrington, 72, of Palatka passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital following a brief illness.
Jerry was a lifelong resident of Palatka, born in the Glendale Hospital in Palatka, and was a 1971 graduate of the Palatka South High School. He was a professional musician and had played lead guitar for Quik Draw, as a founding member; Strange Brew; Michael Bo Griner; some with Lynard Skynard; and with other bands and venues all over the South. One of his highlights was when he was playing with Michael Bo Griner in Branson, Missouri, and they won a national championship. He also enjoyed fishing and he made his own lures. He was a kind man who would give you the shirt off his back, and he loved animals.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Ruby Arrington; a brother, Johnny Arrington; and a sister, Louise Harper.
Surviving are his life partner, Pam Paschall; a daughter, Sheena Arrington; a brother, Jackie Arrington (Marilyn); two sisters, Gail Higgins and Theda McLeod (Charles); a granddaughter, Shea; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry's celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. His bandmate from Strange Brew, Dan Mitchell, will be speaking. In honor and celebration of Jerry's life, a Video Tribute will be shown. The family will begin receiving friends at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Friends are welcome to send messages of love and condolences to themastersfuneralhome.com. Memorial gifts may be sent to S.A.F.E., P.O. Box 840215, St. Augustine, FL 32080.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.