Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:16 am

Donald Jean Arrowood, 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.

A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Lokie Earley Arrowood. He worked at General Fireproofing and also in the construction industry. He was a lifelong member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed photography, carving soapstone, rock and mineral mining, collecting historical artifacts and was a member of Fisher Boys Metal Detecting Club. Donald was an avid witness for the Lord.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Annette Dalton and Amelia Webb (Thomas); eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; sister Jerleen McEntire (Jesse). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Harris Arrowood, children, Alan Arrowood and Anthony Arrowood, and brother, Bruce Arrowood.

Funeral services were held at Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.