Glenn Allenn Arrington, 73, of Alum Creek, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011, at home.
Glenn was born on May 14, 1938, in Landisburg, WV to the late Hester Anderson Arrington Hanshaw and the late Harold Arrington. He attended Charleston High School. Glenn was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters United Association for 54 years.
Glenn was known to many as the “Singing Plumber”. With his happy-go-lucky attitude, he always had a song ready. He was proud to have worked as the General Foreman on the remodeling of the WV Water Company. It was the largest mechanical contract of its time. He was privileged to work alongside his step-father and brother on the Charleston National Bank Building (now known as the Chase Bank building).
His step-father, Frank, started the plumbing job there and Glenn and his brother, Dallas were the last two plumbers to leave when the building was finsihed. Glenn could often be foundworking in his garden or taking his grandchildren for rides on his tractor. He was a hard worker and always found time to help his friends and neighbors.
Glenn is preceded in death by his mother, Hester Arrington Hanshaw, father, Harold Arrington, step-father Frank Hanshaw, and sister Ruth Burdette Clark.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia Ann Withrow Arrington; three daughters, Bonita McClure (Buddy) – Alkol, Lori Smith (Allen) – Alum Creek and Lynn Reynolds (John) – Alum Creek; brother, Dallas (Norma) Arrington – Charleston; sister, Karen Sue (James) Comer – Ravenswood; seven grandchildren, Amber Holestin, T.J. Meadows, Zeke Smith, Levi Smith, Caleb Smith, Samuel Reynolds and William Reynolds and several great-grandchldren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a favorite charity in his name. Being the giving man that he was, Glenn’s last request was that his body be donated to the Human Gift Registry.
A celebration of Glenn’s life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church at 12:00 noon with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service.
Lynn:
Larry & I are so sorry for the great loss of your Father, I know he was your buddy. Please pass our condolences to your Mom and sisters. He is at rest. God Bless you all.
Helen & Larry Jones
I am sorry to learn of Glenn’s death. Please accept my sincere condolences. It was always nice when he visited with us. I’m sure there are only good things to be said of Glenn Arrington. He did things for me that others will never know, but I will never forget. Thank you Glenn !!
Rest in Peace, my freind.
Steve and Dawn Matlock
Son & Daughter-In-Law of Eula Mae Arrington
Dear Lynn, John, Sam, and William,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, please know that you are all in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
May God bless you with many comforting memories, Mary Kennedy