On Feb. 5 2016, we lost our oldest son in a tragic accident. He was working on his jeep and it fell on him. He was an outstanding son, father, brother, and husband. My world has been shattered, my heart is broken. Thank You for visiting his memorial and please leave a flower or a note. He will never be forgotten.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I’ve found now peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will l miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
don’t lengthen your time with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted me now – He set me free.
by Shannon Lee Moseley
Tis a Fearful Thing
by Yehuda HaLevi (1075 – 1141)
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.
A Child Of Mine - Poem by Edgar Albert Guest
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
William Andrew "Andy" Arrowood, 28, of Mills River, NC went to meet the Lord, Friday, February 5, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn Sherbert Craig (memorial #49561439) and Ernest Clinton Craig ( memorial # 44068625) and his paternal grandmother, Joyce Arrowood (memorial # 42442738). He graduated from West Henderson High School and had attended Blue Ridge Community College. He was employed by Ingles as a customer service manager. He was loved by his co-workers and had a great relationship with them. He loved playing with his kids, playing video games and watching wrestling. Andy was a wonderful father, husband and son.
He is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Alicia Arrowood; his children,William Maddox Arrowood and Ezra Ryder Arrowood of the home; his parents, William F. "Bill" and Lisa Craig Arrowood of Mills River; his sister, Cherisa Arrowood (James) of Gastonia, NC; two brothers, Cameron and Logan Arrowood of Mills River; his grandfather, William H. Arrowood of Cliffside, NC; several aunts, uncles, cousins and three nephews.
A celebration of Andy's life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 10th at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I’ve found now peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will l miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
don’t lengthen your time with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted me now – He set me free.
by Shannon Lee Moseley
Tis a Fearful Thing
by Yehuda HaLevi (1075 – 1141)
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.
A Child Of Mine - Poem by Edgar Albert Guest
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
William Andrew "Andy" Arrowood, 28, of Mills River, NC went to meet the Lord, Friday, February 5, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn Sherbert Craig (memorial #49561439) and Ernest Clinton Craig ( memorial # 44068625) and his paternal grandmother, Joyce Arrowood (memorial # 42442738). He graduated from West Henderson High School and had attended Blue Ridge Community College. He was employed by Ingles as a customer service manager. He was loved by his co-workers and had a great relationship with them. He loved playing with his kids, playing video games and watching wrestling. Andy was a wonderful father, husband and son.
He is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Alicia Arrowood; his children,William Maddox Arrowood and Ezra Ryder Arrowood of the home; his parents, William F. "Bill" and Lisa Craig Arrowood of Mills River; his sister, Cherisa Arrowood (James) of Gastonia, NC; two brothers, Cameron and Logan Arrowood of Mills River; his grandfather, William H. Arrowood of Cliffside, NC; several aunts, uncles, cousins and three nephews.
A celebration of Andy's life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 10th at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.
On Feb. 5 2016, we lost our oldest son in a tragic accident. He was working on his jeep and it fell on him. He was an outstanding son, father, brother, and husband. My world has been shattered, my heart is broken. Thank You for visiting his memorial and please leave a flower or a note. He will never be forgotten.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I’ve found now peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will l miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
don’t lengthen your time with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted me now – He set me free.
by Shannon Lee Moseley
Tis a Fearful Thing
by Yehuda HaLevi (1075 – 1141)
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.
A Child Of Mine - Poem by Edgar Albert Guest
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
William Andrew "Andy" Arrowood, 28, of Mills River, NC went to meet the Lord, Friday, February 5, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn Sherbert Craig (memorial #49561439) and Ernest Clinton Craig ( memorial # 44068625) and his paternal grandmother, Joyce Arrowood (memorial # 42442738). He graduated from West Henderson High School and had attended Blue Ridge Community College. He was employed by Ingles as a customer service manager. He was loved by his co-workers and had a great relationship with them. He loved playing with his kids, playing video games and watching wrestling. Andy was a wonderful father, husband and son.
He is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Alicia Arrowood; his children,William Maddox Arrowood and Ezra Ryder Arrowood of the home; his parents, William F. "Bill" and Lisa Craig Arrowood of Mills River; his sister, Cherisa Arrowood (James) of Gastonia, NC; two brothers, Cameron and Logan Arrowood of Mills River; his grandfather, William H. Arrowood of Cliffside, NC; several aunts, uncles, cousins and three nephews.
A celebration of Andy's life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 10th at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I’ve found now peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will l miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
don’t lengthen your time with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted me now – He set me free.
by Shannon Lee Moseley
Tis a Fearful Thing
by Yehuda HaLevi (1075 – 1141)
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.
A Child Of Mine - Poem by Edgar Albert Guest
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
William Andrew "Andy" Arrowood, 28, of Mills River, NC went to meet the Lord, Friday, February 5, 2016. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carolyn Sherbert Craig (memorial #49561439) and Ernest Clinton Craig ( memorial # 44068625) and his paternal grandmother, Joyce Arrowood (memorial # 42442738). He graduated from West Henderson High School and had attended Blue Ridge Community College. He was employed by Ingles as a customer service manager. He was loved by his co-workers and had a great relationship with them. He loved playing with his kids, playing video games and watching wrestling. Andy was a wonderful father, husband and son.
He is survived by his loving wife of 5 years, Alicia Arrowood; his children,William Maddox Arrowood and Ezra Ryder Arrowood of the home; his parents, William F. "Bill" and Lisa Craig Arrowood of Mills River; his sister, Cherisa Arrowood (James) of Gastonia, NC; two brothers, Cameron and Logan Arrowood of Mills River; his grandfather, William H. Arrowood of Cliffside, NC; several aunts, uncles, cousins and three nephews.
A celebration of Andy's life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 10th at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.
