James E. Arrington, 80, of Nederland passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Friday evening at Broussard’s in Nederland.
Mr. Arrington was a native of Jasper and lived in Groves and Beaumont before moving to Nederland in 1947. He retired from Jefferson Chemical/Texaco Chemical as a insulator with 50 years of service. He was a union steward and member of the Pipefitters Local 195 in Nederland, President and officer of the Jefferson Chemical Club, and Quarter member and officer of Rayburn 100. He also served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, and was a proud recipient of the Eagle Scout Award.
Mr. Arrington was survived by his wife, Waline Arrington of Nederland; one daughter, Paula Dugas and husband Lee of Nederland; one son, Ronald Arrington of Nederland; honorary son and daughter, Roy and Joanne Broussard of Beaumont; two grandchildren, Trinard Broussard and wife Karen, and Todd Broussard; one great grandchild, Kyndall Broussard.
