Paul "Denny" Arrington, age 75, of Braselton, GA passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Belle (Merb) Dilbeck Arrington; and sister, Diane Byers Van Devender. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Linda Scott Arrington; children, Greg and Kay Arrington, Lawrenceville, GA, and Shane and Cathy Arrington, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Jake Arrington and Amanda Arrington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Eloise Scott, Cleveland, GA; two nieces, Paige Southard and Terri Christopher; and several cousins. Mr. Arrington was born January 25, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. He was a 1957 graduate of Northside High School in Atlanta and attended Georgia State University. He retired after thirty-seven 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 fifty 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 will be held Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Chandler officiating. Masonic graveside service and interment will follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park, Lawrenceville, GA with the masons to serve as honorary escort. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133.
