Lewis Merritt Arrington

Mr. Lewis Merritt Arrington age 81, of Melrose passed away at his home Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was born August 17, 1936 in Charlotte County, Virginia to the late Stencil and Amy (Hendren) Arrington. Mr. Arrington moved to Melrose twelve years go from Starke where lived for many years and had owned and operated Lewiss Garage where he made trailers and enjoyed working on automobiles. He was also a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church in Starke and a Mark Martin NASCAR fan, but most of all, Mr. Arrington loved being on his ranch taking care of his cows. His brother David Arrington had preceded him in death. Survivors are his loving wife of almost 51 years Hazel (Manning) Arrington of Melrose; four children, Douglas "Rick" Arrington, Debbie Cornell, Sylvia Cole and Glenda Hester along with five siblings, Bobby Arrington, Herbert Arrington, Jack Arrington, Becky West and Gay Halette Fields all of North Carolina. Also left behind are six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel in Keystone Heights Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 5:00 p.m. with Brother Roger Wharton officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations please be made to the Bible Baptist Church Building Fund, 150 South Cherry Street, Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Viewing Thursday, March 22, 2018 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Service Thursday, March 22, 2018 5:00 PM - Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176