Darrell "Chip" Arbour

Darrell “Chip” Arbour, age 61, of Hilliard, OH, left this Earth to the open arms of loved ones in Heaven, on Wednesday, January 28, 2014. Chip was born on March 5, 1952 in Cleveland, OH. He lived in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue Senior High School where he was a star guard on the basketball team. In the early 80’s, he moved to Columbus, OH where he met the love of his life and soul mate, Paula Jones. The two met while working for Cheryl’s Cookies. After a successful career with Cheryl’s Cookies, Chip excelled in the automotive business successfully managing dealerships for Patrick Mazda, Kelly Motors, and Crown Automotive. He retired from Crown after many years of service. Chip was an avid golfer and lover of the game. He belonged to Hickory Hills Golf Club where he was Club Champion and also achieved a hole-in-one. An all around sports guy, Chip was also an avid supporter of Cleveland and The OSU Buckeye sports teams. He was a proud father of his children whom he supported and watched excel both in curriculum and sports. Chip was a lover of life. He always made everyone laugh and lit up the room with his contagious smile. He conquered a lot of obstacles with his positive attitude and humor. He was strong willed, kind hearted, and passionately loved his family and devoted friends. He will be terribly missed. Jesus needed a comedian and he found one. Chip was welcomed home by his parents, Darrell and Jane “Ethel” Arbour; paternal grandparents, Ethel and Fred Roberts; and maternal grandparents, Marion and Juanita Lee. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 28 years, Paula (Jones); beloved children, Sydney and Mitchell; siblings, Gloria (Robert) Miller and Neta (John) Marchion; mother-in-law, Edna Murray; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa and Brian Billings, and Melissa and Gary Scruggs; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends; and his 4 legged buddies. Friends may come celebrate and share his life from 1pm-4pm on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N High St., Worthington, OH 43085, where the Funeral Service will begin at 4pm. Pastor Jeff Leslie & Chaplain Jean Feaney officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Darrell Arbour Memorial Scholarship Fund at PNC Bank, which will go towards his children’s college fund. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Chip and to extend condolences.