Earl Hamilton Arrowood, 83, went to be with his Lord on January 19, 2024. Growing up with three siblings, Mr. Arrowood was raised near Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. He was a Peninsula resident for 62 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church-Newport News where he served as a deacon, Adult Sunday School Director, a member of the A Team, and the Swinging Singers.
Mr. Arrowood attended Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. After completing the apprenticeship program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he served 33 years of federal employment with NASA in various capacities. He was a member and served in leadership with the Poquoson Ruritan Club and the Newport News Host Lion's Club. An avid runner for 39 years, he participated in various races, frequently placing in his age category. Last year, he was presented a Quilt of Valor for his service in the United States Coast Guard.
He is survived by Judith O. Arrowood, the "love of my life" and wife of 55 years; a son and daughter; four grandchildren; and his brother, Randy S. Arrowood.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Weymouth Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
He was a member of First Baptist Church-Newport News where he served as a deacon, Adult Sunday School Director, a member of the A Team, and the Swinging Singers.
Mr. Arrowood attended Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. After completing the apprenticeship program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he served 33 years of federal employment with NASA in various capacities. He was a member and served in leadership with the Poquoson Ruritan Club and the Newport News Host Lion's Club. An avid runner for 39 years, he participated in various races, frequently placing in his age category. Last year, he was presented a Quilt of Valor for his service in the United States Coast Guard.
He is survived by Judith O. Arrowood, the "love of my life" and wife of 55 years; a son and daughter; four grandchildren; and his brother, Randy S. Arrowood.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Weymouth Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
Earl Hamilton Arrowood, 83, went to be with his Lord on January 19, 2024. Growing up with three siblings, Mr. Arrowood was raised near Morganton in Burke County, North Carolina. He was a Peninsula resident for 62 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church-Newport News where he served as a deacon, Adult Sunday School Director, a member of the A Team, and the Swinging Singers.
Mr. Arrowood attended Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. After completing the apprenticeship program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he served 33 years of federal employment with NASA in various capacities. He was a member and served in leadership with the Poquoson Ruritan Club and the Newport News Host Lion's Club. An avid runner for 39 years, he participated in various races, frequently placing in his age category. Last year, he was presented a Quilt of Valor for his service in the United States Coast Guard.
He is survived by Judith O. Arrowood, the "love of my life" and wife of 55 years; a son and daughter; four grandchildren; and his brother, Randy S. Arrowood.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Weymouth Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
He was a member of First Baptist Church-Newport News where he served as a deacon, Adult Sunday School Director, a member of the A Team, and the Swinging Singers.
Mr. Arrowood attended Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. After completing the apprenticeship program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he served 33 years of federal employment with NASA in various capacities. He was a member and served in leadership with the Poquoson Ruritan Club and the Newport News Host Lion's Club. An avid runner for 39 years, he participated in various races, frequently placing in his age category. Last year, he was presented a Quilt of Valor for his service in the United States Coast Guard.
He is survived by Judith O. Arrowood, the "love of my life" and wife of 55 years; a son and daughter; four grandchildren; and his brother, Randy S. Arrowood.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Weymouth Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.
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