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Leroy Arrowood Obituary

Mr. Leroy "Pop" Arrowood, passed away on September 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born and raised in the Jonesborough area and is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Jennie; two sons, Buddy Arrowood (Diane) and Corky Arrowood (Kathy) both of Jonesborough; two grandchildren, Buddy Arrowood (Megan) and Jessica and partner David and son Logan; three great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Bella & Ryman Castillo and Oakley Arrowood; two brothers; one sister; several nieces and nephews.

He was an Airforce Veteran serving from 1950-1954 with 3 years in Japan.

Pop was of the Baptist faith. He had many hobbies, from baseball, fishing, to coaching Little League.

The family will receive friends at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The funeral service will be at 12:00, noon, after the visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Monte Vista Burial Park.

Pallbearers will be Buddy Arrowood, Bud Arrowood, Corky Arrowood, John Crawford, Daryl Arrowood, and Logan Fellows.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Treadway, Mackie Parker, Roy Foster, John Lowery, Johnny Hensley, and Robert Shelton.

Special Thanks to Dr. Khan, Dr. Cook, Dr. Garcia, and Ballad Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to the Arrowood family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821

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Published by Johnson City Press on Sep. 13, 2023.

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LYNN LLOYD

October 7, 2023

SORRY TO HEAR OF ROY'S PASSING. A FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS, SWEET FAMILY.

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