In Memory Of
John F. Arrowood
1942
2021
John F. Arrowood
July 29, 1942 — December 1, 2021
John F. Arrowood, age 79, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after an extended illness on December 1, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. John was born on July 29, 1942 in Jackson, KY, he was the son of the late John and Ester (Spicer) Arrowood.
Until his retirement in 2013, John was the owner and operator of Arrowood Upholstery in Dayton. In 1976, John purchased his first Standardbred race horse, "Maid of The Mist," that started a career as a well-known breeder and trainer for Standardbred sulky race horses.
John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Lou; son, Eric (wife Heather) Arrowood; daughter, Denise (husband Donald) Preston; 4 grandchildren, Kyle, Isaac, Blake Arrowood, and Jeffery Elam, Jr.; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Arrowood; sister, America Arrowood; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends..
Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, John F. Arrowood; grandson, Donald Preston; sisters, Naomi Davis, Jewel North, Opal Mcintosh, Rosie Jiles and Bonnie Mae Turner; and brother, Alva Arrowood.
A gathering of family and friends is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Valley Worship Center, 2360 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404. A Celebration of Life ceremony remembering John's life will immediately follow the gathering at 12:00 noon with Pastor Woodie Fultz officiating.
To share a memory of John or to leave his family a special message, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.
Until his retirement in 2013, John was the owner and operator of Arrowood Upholstery in Dayton. In 1976, John purchased his first Standardbred race horse, "Maid of The Mist," that started a career as a well-known breeder and trainer for Standardbred sulky race horses.
John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Lou; son, Eric (wife Heather) Arrowood; daughter, Denise (husband Donald) Preston; 4 grandchildren, Kyle, Isaac, Blake Arrowood, and Jeffery Elam, Jr.; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Arrowood; sister, America Arrowood; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends..
Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, John F. Arrowood; grandson, Donald Preston; sisters, Naomi Davis, Jewel North, Opal Mcintosh, Rosie Jiles and Bonnie Mae Turner; and brother, Alva Arrowood.
A gathering of family and friends is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Valley Worship Center, 2360 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404. A Celebration of Life ceremony remembering John's life will immediately follow the gathering at 12:00 noon with Pastor Woodie Fultz officiating.
To share a memory of John or to leave his family a special message, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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