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Eugene Arrowood Obituary
SHELBY-Eugene (Gene) Sibley Arrowood, 85, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at Carillon Assisted Living.
He was born March 22, 1930, in Cleveland County. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He was a lifelong member of Shelby Presbyterian Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy Keller Arrowood, his parents, Leonidus Ulrich Arrowood and Maude Mabry Arrowood, and his son Charles Gilbert Arrowood.
Mr. Arrowood is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Arrowood Carroll and husband Jack of Chattanooga, Tenn., Laura Arrowood Gibbs and husband Jeff of Suwanee, Ga., three grandchildren, Jack Thomas Carroll, III of Atlanta, Ga., Laura Carroll Taylor and husband Jesse of Chattanooga, Tenn., Elizabeth Mabry Gibbs of Atlanta, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service in Ellis Hall.
Memorial service for Mr. Arrowood will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Shelby Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Luke Harkey.
In Lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to The Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 or Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, and Families, 80 Lake Eden Road Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Online condolences may be made to www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Arrowood
S Cunningham
November 6, 2015
Dear Arrowood Family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, Eugene and want to express my deepest condolences. May your fond memories along with the God of comfort help you each day to endure your loss. ~With greatest sympathy~
LaVonda Lovelace Huskey
November 4, 2015
Dear Elizabeth and Laura,
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your sweet Dad. I'm praying for strength, comfort and peace for you and your family. God Bless you all.
Kelli Clevenger
November 3, 2015
Elizabeth and Laura,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kelli H. Clevenger
Ellen Bailey
November 3, 2015
Laura I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much he means to you and your family. You and your sister have been wonderful, loving caregivers. We are all thinking of you this week.
Renee Carter
November 3, 2015
Laura,
My prayers are with you and your family. Find comfort in sharing memories of your father and reminding yourself what a gift he was to you.
Renee Carter
November 3, 2015
Dear Elizabeth, Laura and family
We are sad to learn of Gene's death. He was a fine gentleman who loved this community, his church and was so kind to everyone.
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.May your memories give you smiles and happiness. May the love and prayers of friends give you strength. And may God bless each of you now and always.
Jackie and Henry Weathers
Kira Lawrence
November 3, 2015
Rest in heaven my friend you will never be forgotten!!! Love sweetie pie
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