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Calvin Arrington Obituary

Calvin Arrington, 50, departed this life on September 30, 2011. He was born January 16, 1961 in St. Joseph, Michigan to the union of James Charles and Emma Ray Arrington. His father preceded him in death. He was a Colorado Springs resident for more than 30 years. Mr. Arrington Loved the Lord and his family. He leaves to cherish his memory; his wife Delaine J. Clark, children Organdy Harris, Torrye Thurman, Nicole Brown, Tiphaine Clark, Calvin Jr., James Clark, Winnetta Clark, 8 grandchildren, two brothers Albert Arrington, Alvin Arrington, sister Charlene Arrington, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services 1:00pm. Thursday, October 13, 2011, Payne Chapel AME Church, 3625 Marion Dr., Interment North Shore Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Michigan.

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Published by The Gazette from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2011.

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Chauncy Tucker

February 4, 2024

Rest Easy old friend.

PT

October 21, 2011

I love the quiet times that were spent with the man who carried love deeply and will be missed with much love and devotion given to him. The Lord walks with a great man beside him. You carry my love to Heaven with you. PT

Organdy Harris

October 21, 2011

I light this candle 2 represent the flame in my heart that will never die 4 my daddy! As the oldest & the one that looks the most like him, I will never 4get him whispering in my ear..."we're capricorns & we r the best!!.." then sealed it w/ a wink. Tonight I'm not ashamed 2 b ur twin! Love u daddy! I will see u later. XOXO
LoLo :)

Tiphaine Clark

October 21, 2011

I loved my dad...He was a very strong and powerful man. He was a man of his word and supportive to his grandchildren and myself. I will miss the good times conversations and the kitchen skills that he passed down to me...I LOVE YOU DIDDIE!!! At the end you made us the greatset we could have ever been!!!!!

Torrye Clark-Thurman

October 21, 2011

I love you "Supa" Dad, always and forever....
Torrye

October 20, 2011

Our prayers are with the Arrington family God bless you. Susan Mcgee Roseman Niles Il

Dee Castleberry

October 12, 2011

Calvin I feel i was blessed to have known a wonderful man ... you will be sadly missed my friend..... love always your friend Dee Castleberry

John and Rene Walker

October 12, 2011

We insured Calvin at A Better Choice Auto Insurance for many years and he will truly be missed by the owners and staff. Calvin may you rest in peace our brother in Christ.

Tommie Gipson

October 12, 2011

I guess I'll have to wait on my tile repairs....only God knows why he took you from us so soon. To the family, God bless you all and may he comfort you in your time of grief.

October 12, 2011

you are dearly missed and forever loved Patty

Jacqueline Cheatham

October 12, 2011

Cal was more than a family friend. He was also a second father to me and a grandfather to my son. He will truly be missed. God took an angel too soon Rest In Paradise

Laura Zampparelli

October 12, 2011

Rest in peace Calvin...you will be missed.

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