James Arrington

James K. Arrington (Thimp), age 73, of Erie went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born in Laurel, Mississippi on January 5, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Ora D. Hales Arrington. James was a member of Beaver Meadow Baptist Church in Heidelberg, Mississippi. At the age of 18, James moved to Erie, PA and found work at General Electric, where he worked until his retirement in 2002 due to declining health. Relocating to Erie where he united with Morning Star Baptist Church and Mt. Ebal Baptist Church. He was a member of Sons of American Legion, Post 700.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Sam and Alfred Arrington, and an aunt, Rosie Lee Reid.

His memories will be cherished by his wife on 41 years, Mrs. Mary Amos Arrington , his brothers Alvan (Annie Pearl) of Heidelberg, MS, Moses (Pamela) Arrington of Shubuta, MS, Sister Joyce (Tyron) Ratcliff of Hattiesburg, MS, Mollie (William), Dale, Clara (Archie) McCormick, Heidelberg, MS, and Mary D. Arrington of Laurel MS. He is further survived by his children, Marlo Gardner (Maurice), James K. Arrington Jr. (Patty), Gerald Cooley (Estefania), Tica Arrington Reaves (Antwine), and Tonya Bolden. James is survived by 11 grandchildren, a sister in law Etta Jean Arrington of Heidelberg, MS, a close brother/cousin, James Reid, and a special friend, Beary Clarke of Erie.

Friends are invited to call on the family Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 Noon at Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Service Inc. Downtown, 602 W. 10^th Street, Erie. Burial to follow in Erie Cemetery.

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