James D. Arrowood

James D. Arrowood, age 77, of Girard passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born February 15, 1940 in Mineral Ridge; he was the son of Jesse and Dora Arrowood. Jim was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He worked for over 30 years for P.I. and I., where he drove truck. He was a member of the Warren Revival Church in Leavittsburg. He enjoyed going to the car races, playing cards, and going out to dinner with his friend Betty Mae; he was also known to sneak his great-grandchildren money for ice-cream, donuts, and dirt-bike parts. Survivors include his children: Robert (Sue) Arrowood and Marsha (Bob) Shelley; step-children: Patricia (Mike) Fizet, Sandra (Mitch) Cappers, Nancy Grega and Junior (Mary Jo) Nicholson; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; siblings: John, Becky, Josephine, Ruby, Betty Lou, and Francis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Martha R. (Beckett) on November 30, 2002, whom he married on February 17, 1963; brother and sisters: Dixie, Mary Lee, Beatrice, and Cletus. Friends will be received at the Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel on Thursday from 5-8PM where services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 10:30AM with Rev. James Holbrook officiating. Burial will take place at the Girard City Cemetery.