BRASELTON – Paul “Denny” Arrington, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Belle (Merb) Dilbeck Arrington; and a sister, Diane Byers Van Devender.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda Scott Arrington; children, Greg and Kay Arrington, Lawrenceville, and Shane and Cathy Arrington, Buford; grandchildren, Jake Arrington and Amanda Arrington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Eloise Scott, Cleveland; two nieces, Paige Southard and Terri Christopher; and several cousins.
Mr. Arrington was born January 25, 1939, in Atlanta. He was a 1957 graduate of Northside High School in Atlanta and attended Georgia State University. He retired after 37 years as co-owner of Arrington & Blount Ford in Lawrenceville. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a mason, shriner, and member of Scottish Rite and the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He was a member of the Yaarab Temple in Atlanta. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Lawrenceville. He was a member of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce and other various organizations. He was an avid golfer and hunter and loved going to his farm in Talmo and cattle shows.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 11, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Chandler officiating. Masonic graveside service and interment followed at Gwinnett Memorial Park in Lawrenceville, with the masons serving as honorary escort.
Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.