BORN

1932

DIED

2012

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Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services

7000 West State Street

Rockford, Illinois

Claude Arrington Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2012.

Claude James Arrington, 80, of Rockford, departed this world at his home surrounded by his family on October 1, 2012. Born June 16, 1932 in Asheville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ethel (Collins) Arrington. He married Ann Mandris on Feb. 6, 1954.

A United State Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, Claude was formerly employed at Rockford Drop Forge.

Claude leaves behind his children, Dennis Claude (Gayle) Arrington, Tom Arrington, Patti (Roger) Flood, Doug Arrington; 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Arrington and his grandson, Travis Arrington

Funeral services Sat, October 6, 2012 at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State Street, Rockford. Visitation, 11 a.m. till time of service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Wendell Maynard will be officiating. Interment in Willwood Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.advantagerockford.com.

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October 10, 2012

I am loss for Words Patti, and Junior, and Tommy, And Douglas. and all Your Loveones as well.. I will say this.. I will keep you inside of my thoughts, and prayers during these hard times.. Losing a parent is not easy, but just stay focus, and depend some on eachother.. and take care of eachother. Never forget the love you have, and try not to let anything get in your way. Because.. we are only in this world for a short time.. Candler trips to the old homestead is really great memories.. I will never forget them.. You will always be welcome.. and never be forgotten.. Always in my heart.. Your Cousins, Joanne, Randy, Sherry, Aunt Ruby. And never forgotten Leroy, in Heaven.. WE all love you..

October 8, 2012

Junior, Tommy & Patty: May God be with you all at this time of loss. I am so sorry we haven't been able to stay in touch. I have thought of you all and your family often and am so thankful for the memories I have of your Mom, Dad and each of you. It was such a fun time when you came to Asheville to visit all those years ago when we were children. All of those memories and times I hold dear. Just know through all the time and miles, I am still thinking of you. Losing a parent and losing then losing another is a lonely feeling. Thank God, we have the love and memories. I send you all my most hearfelt feelings and love. Your cousin,Susan Reece True. Lester and Dot's 3rd daughter. I am on facebook, let's stay in touch. Love you!

October 7, 2012

Rick Santillo

Sorry I couldn't be there for you Saturday, we got swamped at work.
My thoughts and prayers are with you through another sad ordeal.
Thank You Claude Sr. for your service to our country.

October 6, 2012

shirley shockey

My thoughts and prayers are the family .

October 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.. so sorry Patti and Roger..

Robert and Kristina Cash and entire Cash fanily

October 5, 2012

Sheila Conner

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Patty and your family in this time of sorrow! God Bless you all!

Kevin & Sheila Conner

October 5, 2012

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are also with your family.

October 4, 2012

Tracey Crosser

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with your family.

October 4, 2012

greg&robin dangelo&milligan

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 3, 2012

Patti Flood

This message is for my daddy. I will miss our talks we had everyday. I will miss your advice everyday. I will love you and mom always and will miss you both so much. I hope you and mom have found your place together forever. All my Love Patti

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