Billy R. Arrington Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Billy R. Arrington North Augusta, SC – Funeral Services for Mr. Billy R. Arrington, 88, who entered into rest July 8, 2020, will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 o’clock at Sweetwater Baptist Church with Dr. Paul W. Noe officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A Graveside Service will be held at 3 o’clock in Wadley Cemetery, Wadley, GA. We encourage the public to wear a mask and social distancing will be practiced. Mr. Arrington was a native of Jefferson County, GA, having made North Augusta his home for the past 15 years. He was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 30 years of service. Mr. Arrington had a gift for poetry, writing hundreds of poems throughout his life. He served as Poet Laureate of Jefferson County for many years and had his poems featured in the North Augusta Today newspaper. Mr. Arrington loved camping and was an avid fan of athletics, especially basketball. He will be fondly remembered as a Christian man who loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, June Arrington; two sons, Donnie (Lisa) Arrington, Vidalia, GA, Keith (Laura Ward) Arrington, Anderson, SC; a daughter, Tammy (David) Moulton, North Augusta, SC; a sister, Jackie (Jack) Heron, Bonita Springs, FL; four grandchildren, Chase Arrington, Ryan Arrington, Justin Moulton, Randi Moulton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Billy R. Arrington

May 31, 1932 - July 8, 2020