Johnny Earl Arrington, 74, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015, at Greystone Healthcare. He was born on May 4, 1940 in Dickenson County, Virginia, a son of the late Earl Arrington and Clara Sykes Arrington. He lived in Jefferson City and Morristown, Tennessee, area most of his adult life and worked as a truck driver for Crete. In addition to his parents, Mr. Arrington was preceded in death by, a very special uncle, Emory Howard Sykes in December 2014 and his ex-wife and friend, Loretta Turner Arrington. Mr. Arrington is survived by cousins and friends. Graveside Service for Mr. Johnny Earl Arrington will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 3:00pm in the Garden of Devotion at East Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. East Lawn Funeral Home, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664; 423-288-2081 is honored to be serving the Arrington family.
