Arthur Lee "Art" Arrington

America lost another cherished member of it's Greatest Generation when Arthur Lee Arrington went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 8, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Arthur Lee, Jr. was born to Arthur Lee and Ethel Galyean Arrington on April 14, 1926 in Sweeny, Texas. After graduation from Sweeny High School in 1944, he then answered his nation's call to serve in the US Army during World War II, eventually fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. While he was away at war, his family moved to Rosenberg. Arthur worked at Jefferson Lake Sulfur Company in Brazoria and at Long Point near Fairchilds. While on leave and working at Long Point, he met the love of his life, Ethel Lee Lubojacky. They were married on September 11, 1947 in Needville and were blessed with two sons, Donald Lee and Gary Lynn. Arthur worked at Long Point until 1957. For the next 29 years, Art worked at Gulf States Tube later Quanex as an electrical foreman, retiring in 1983. No man loved his family more than Arthur. He was devoted to his wife, Ethel, and loved spending time with his sons and their families. Papaw was especially proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always ready to provide a helping hand or a word of advice. Art was a great friend to many, never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was a proud member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, VFW Post 3903, American Legion Post 271, and served for several years on the Rosenberg Image Committee. He was especially proud of the oak tree planted at Seaborne Creek Park in January 2009 in honor of his and Ethel's civic service. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Ethel Lubojacky Arrington; his sons, Donald Lee Arrington and wife, Kelly of Fairchilds, and Gary Lynn Arrington and wife, Jan of Sugar Land; his grandchildren Rachel Arrington Dillon and husband, Marcus of Fulshear, Andrew Lee Arrington of College Station and fiancée, Devony Wingo, Garrett Lee Arrington, Grant Caleb Arrington, and Julie LeeAnn Arrington of Fairchilds; great-grandchildren Kynley Reece Dillon and Avery Cole Dillon of Fulshear; sister, Ina Leach of Richmond, and brother, Rufus Arrington and wife Sandy of Bertram. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Alice Jean Arrington and Ethel Marie Arrington. Pallbearers include Andrew Arrington, Garrett Arrington, Grant Arrington, Patrick Arrington, Marcus Dillon, Dennis Lubojacky, Robert Lubojacky, and Steve Lubojacky. Visitation will be held from 5 – 8 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. A funeral mass celebrating his life will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg officiated by Rev. Bill Bartniski. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Arthur's name to Holy Rosary Catholic Church 1416 George St. Rosenberg, TX 77471 or M.D Anderson Cancer Center P.O. Box 4464, Houston, TX 77210-4464.

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Arthur Lee "Art" Arrington

April 14, 1926 - August 8, 2009