Walter James Arrington Sr. was born January 20, 1934 in Hopewell, Alabama to the union of Richard and Annie Mae Arrington. His fight was over on March 9, 2014 , as he was called home to be with the Lord. Walter, who was born the oldest of six , was a loving, loyal, honest and straight -forward family man. He moved to Cincinnati with his family at the age of 18 to search for a better life. In 1954, he met and married the love of his life, Vivian Mildred Craig. Their union was blessed with one daughter and three sons. In 1958, under Christian experience, Walter joined Willing Spirit Baptist Church under the leadership of his pastor and father-in-law Rev. Robert E. Craig. Walter sang in the choir for many years and answered the call to join the Willing Spirit Deacon Board in 1974. He served on the board until his passing. Walter worked as a molder at Buckeye Foundry for 28 years until he retired in ent in 1980. He was known for his stylish dress, wonderful cologne and kind smile. He made many friends with his "say -what- you- mean " and mean- what -you -say demeanor." He also had a knack for making people feel as through he was their best friend. He enjoyed spending his time reading his bible, watching movies, playing his guitar and singing or listening to his favorite gospel tunes. But more than anything, Walter loved his family. He always put his family first in his life and made sure they stayed together. He lived his life by the Lord's "Do unto others as you will have them do unto you," commandment. Deacon Walter James Arrington Sr. will be dearly missed but thanks to the cherished memories he leaves behind, he will never be forgotten . He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Annie Mae Arrington, wife Vivian Mildred Arrington; sister, Gloria Jean Arrington; brother ,Richard Arrington, Jr. and grandson, Raymond Thomas. Celebrating his life he leaves his four children, Cornelius(Imogene), Walter, Jr.(Cathy), Robert (Vicky) and Cassandra Mayo (Dwight). Eleven grandchildren, Georgina, Robbert, Jr., Richard, Herbert, Yvonne, Jason, Teresae, Rashawn, Darnell, and Jasmine; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hoarse, Mac, Author Arrington, one sister, Annie Colbert, one sister-in-law Thomasine Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cemetery Details Walnut Hills Cemetery 3117 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45206 Visitation

MAR 15. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)

Willing Spirit Baptist Church

2012 Westwood Northern Blvd.

Cincinnati, OH 45225

Service

MAR 15. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

Willing Spirit Baptist Church

2012 Westwood Northern Blvd.

Cincinnati, OH 45225