With a genuine sense of commitment and generosity, Milton gave back to the community he loved. A very dedicated civic volunteer, he was an active member of the Rocky Mount Christian Church since 1938, and served as Chairman of the Board, a Trustee, and Elder. He was a member the Board of Directors for the First Virginia Bank, the Advisory Board of BB&T Bank, and the Board of Directors for Bernard's Landing (SML). He served on the Rocky Mount Planning Commission and was president of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the board of the Family Resource Center, the Franklin County Red Cross, and the Community Partnership for Revitalization. He was President of the Rocky Mount Retail Merchants Association and was a District Representative for FTD for the State of Virginia. He was a past member of the Hunting Hills Country Club and the Rocky Mount Jaycees.
A thoughtful and elegant gentleman, Milton paid attention to fine detail. He attended the American School of Floral Design in Chicago and was known for his floral creations. He loved his homes, designing and building several over the years, including a country home in Redwood where he kept horses. Milton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary B, of the home; his sons Andre (Andy) Milton Arrington (Patty), Goodview, Va.; Landon Marcellus (Marc) Arrington, II (Denise), Roanoke; Gregg Bennett Arrington (Jane), Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Landon Marcellus (Cel) Arrington, III, and his special friend, Caitlin White, Nathaniel (Nathan) Conrad Arrington, Molly Kathryn Arrington, John Richard Arrington; and stepgrandson, Anselm Wiercioch. He is also survived by his brother, John Clark Arrington (Jerene), of Rocky Mount; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. A. Wayne and Shirley Bennett, of Clemson, S.C.; dear "family" member, Rochelle Simmons; many nieces and nephews; and beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Hogan Fritz, of the home.
A memorial service will be conducted from Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 S. Main Street, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12. 2009, with the Reverend Jody A. Johnson and the Reverend William K. Dawson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the High Street Cemetery in Rocky Mount. Flowers and/or donations to the Rocky Mount Christian Church would be most appreciated. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Christian Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, 540-483-5533.
Published in the Roanoke Times from 5/11/2009 - 5/12/2009
With a genuine sense of commitment and generosity, Milton gave back to the community he loved. A very dedicated civic volunteer, he was an active member of the Rocky Mount Christian Church since 1938, and served as Chairman of the Board, a Trustee, and Elder. He was a member the Board of Directors for the First Virginia Bank, the Advisory Board of BB&T Bank, and the Board of Directors for Bernard's Landing (SML). He served on the Rocky Mount Planning Commission and was president of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the board of the Family Resource Center, the Franklin County Red Cross, and the Community Partnership for Revitalization. He was President of the Rocky Mount Retail Merchants Association and was a District Representative for FTD for the State of Virginia. He was a past member of the Hunting Hills Country Club and the Rocky Mount Jaycees.
A thoughtful and elegant gentleman, Milton paid attention to fine detail. He attended the American School of Floral Design in Chicago and was known for his floral creations. He loved his homes, designing and building several over the years, including a country home in Redwood where he kept horses. Milton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary B, of the home; his sons Andre (Andy) Milton Arrington (Patty), Goodview, Va.; Landon Marcellus (Marc) Arrington, II (Denise), Roanoke; Gregg Bennett Arrington (Jane), Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Landon Marcellus (Cel) Arrington, III, and his special friend, Caitlin White, Nathaniel (Nathan) Conrad Arrington, Molly Kathryn Arrington, John Richard Arrington; and stepgrandson, Anselm Wiercioch. He is also survived by his brother, John Clark Arrington (Jerene), of Rocky Mount; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. A. Wayne and Shirley Bennett, of Clemson, S.C.; dear "family" member, Rochelle Simmons; many nieces and nephews; and beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Hogan Fritz, of the home.
A memorial service will be conducted from Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 S. Main Street, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12. 2009, with the Reverend Jody A. Johnson and the Reverend William K. Dawson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the High Street Cemetery in Rocky Mount. Flowers and/or donations to the Rocky Mount Christian Church would be most appreciated. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Christian Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lynch-Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, 540-483-5533.
Published in the Roanoke Times from 5/11/2009 - 5/12/2009
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