John Arrington Obituary, Death -John Marsh Arrington died of cancer in the comfort of his home in Clarksville, Tennessee. John Arrington was the son of the late John Kearney Arrington and Mary White Arrington. He was also the late Mamie Jean Harper Arrington’s stepson. John was born in Clarksville on September 18, 1943. His parents both died before him. John graduated from Clarksville High School in 1961 and went on to study at Austin Peay State University. Between 1963 and 1965, he was a member of the United States Army. He has been the owner of Arrington and Associates Realty Company since 2009, and he has worked as a realtor for a total of 48 years.
John was an exceptionally good and generous man with a great deal of compassion for those in need. He was devoted to his family, and they were devoted to him. He was an excellent cook who delighted in preparing delectable barbecues and baked goods, which he generously shared with his family and friends. He kept an eye on the wild animals that lived around his house and fed them on a daily basis. John was a person who was always willing to try new things. He enjoyed visiting new and exciting places, and he frequently spoke of his awe and wonder at nature. Kay Cristina, his devoted companion of 41 years, survives him, as do Kay’s two daughters, Mary Cristina Stewart and husband Rick Stewart, and Nancy Cristina Smith and husband Mike Smith; John’s brothers, William W. Arrington, Joseph K. Arrington, Timothy B. Arrington and wife Suella D. Arrington; John’s sister, Jane Arrington; John’s step-sister, Brenda Harper; and his nieces and nephews.
On Saturday, May 1, at 11:00 a.m., a funeral service for John will be held at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home. Clarksville’s funeral home is located at 1510 Madison Street. The funeral home will be open for visitation one hour before the service begins. The body will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cats Are Us, 119 Providence Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37042, or First Presbyterian Church, 213 Main St, Clarksville, TN 37040. These two locations are listed below.
