Jerry D. Arrington

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." John 14.1

Jerry Daniel (Kiddo) Arrington was called home on February 23, 2020 following a short illness. Jerry was born on June 5, 1948 late James R. Arrington and Stella Ellis Arrington in Shubuta, Mississippi.

Jerry was educated and spent most of his younger years in Mississippi. He later relocated to Albany, NY where he met his late wife Karen Joann Arrington and from this union had two daughters Heavenly and Marrion (Pepper).

Jerry had a kind soul. He was a loving man who enjoyed the company of family and friends. He retired from Memorial hospital over ten years ago. He liked to laugh and reminisce with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching westerns, game shows and going fishing.

Jerry leaves to cherish his memory: four daughters, Geraldine and Deloris of Mississippi, Heavenly and Marrion (Pepper) of Albany, NY. Two sons, James Curtis of Alabama, and Jerry Jr. of Schenectady, NY. One sister, Zera Coleman of Mississippi. Three brothers William Earl, Ernest James and Hilbert Arrington of Albany, NY. Also, survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death was his parents James and Stella Arrington, wife, Karen Joann Arrington, granddaughter, Shadasha Gary, one sister, Dessi B. Williams, three brothers Herman D, Raymond C, and James "Candy Man" Arrington.

Death Is a Doorway
On the wings of death
The soul takes flight
Into the land where there's no night
For those who believe
What the savior said
Will rise in glory
Though they be dead…
So, death come to us
Just to open the door
To the kingdom of God and life ever more

Sorrowfully,
The Family