Thomas Arrington Obituary

YORKTOWN - Thomas L. Arrington, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his Yorktown residence following an extended illness. Tom, born on October 28,1942, in Muncie, IN, was the son of George T. and Mary Alice (Crawley) Arrington. He attended Sutton Elementary School, Blaine Junior High School, and graduated from Muncie Central High School, the Class of 1960. Tom married the love of his life, Barbara J. Franks, on September 9, 1962, and they were married for 60 years. Upon graduation, Tom started his career with Warner Gear in Muncie. He then accepted the position of Production Manager for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, working in Muncie, Anderson, and Memphis, TN for 11 years. In 1974, he began a long career with Marsh Supermarkets in the Security Department, and later transferred to the Village Pantry Division to become the Director of Fuel Operations until his retirement in 2007. Tom was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending the winters in Summerfield, FL, fishing many of the Central Florida lakes, especially Lake Weir. During the Summer months, he could be found at Prairie Creek Reservoir and other local fishing holes. Tom loved his family deeply and spent as much time as possible with his granddaughters, attending many dance recitals, softball games, and volleyball matches. He proudly attended the Garden Worship Center in Belleview, FL. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son, Scott (wife Stephanie) of Yorktown; two granddaughters, MiMi Arrington of Fishers and Ellie Arrington of Perrysburg, OH; a great-grand dog Henry; a sister, Alice Arrington of Muncie; a brother, Otto Arrington (wife Sharon) of Muncie; and several nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Richard Franks; mother-in-law, Ruth Franks; brother, Kenny Arrington and wife Judy; sister, Janet Wilson; brother-in-law, James Franks, and wife Bonnie. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p. m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at The Meeks Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Road, Muncie, with Pastor Jim Garrett officiating. The service will be livestreamed at 3:00 p. m. and may be viewed at www. facebook. com/meeksmortuary. Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Road, Muncie, from 1:00 p. m. until 3:00 p. m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the many physicians and nurses in Ocala, Florida and in Indianapolis and Muncie, Indiana for the outstanding care that they provided to Tom during his recent illness. Memorial contributions can be directed to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or online at www. heart. org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. meeksmortuary. com.