James Arrowood
1925-2015
Lowell – James Willard Arrowood, 90, passed away on December 30, 2015.
He was born in Forest City, NC on May 29, 1925 to the late Ben and Ollie Mae Head Arrowood.
James was a very kind hearted man, who loved his family very much. He was a World War II Veteran of the US Army. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing for many years. James retired from Smyre Manufacturing as a supervisor after many years of dedicated service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sue Conner Arrowood, sisters, Ila Paxton and Bonnie Dockery; brothers, Gene Arrowood and J.D. Lovingood
Survivors include his daughters, Linda Kirby and husband Jim; Patty Butler and husband Freddy; Nancy Arrowood; son, Rick Arrowood and wife Carmen;
3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry Arrowood and B.G. Arrowood
Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 2, 2016 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Military Honors
Visitation for family and friends will be 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Pallbearers will be Derek Alexander, Dana Arrowood, Brandon Padgett, Benny Arrowood, Jimmy Walton and Bobby Rowland.
Burial will be private.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com