Paul Allen Arrowsmith Obituary (1948

Paul Allen Arrowsmith May 29, 1948 - April 16, 2023 LE ROY - Allen Arrowsmith, 74, of Le Roy, IL, passed away following a long illness on April 16, 2023. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. At Calvert-Belangee Funeral Home in Le Roy. The funeral, officiated by Scott Whitehouse, will take place on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. also at the funeral home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Le Roy immediately following the service. The family has asked for casual attire when attending services. Allen was born on May 29, 1948, to Paul and Eula Arrowsmith who preceded him in death. He grew up on the family farm and started farming as a small child, developing a life-long love for it. After graduating from Heyworth, he attended Bailey Technical School to become a diesel mechanic. He then felt it was his duty and voluntarily joined the Army to do his part in the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he returned to Heyworth to help his father on the farm and work at various other jobs. Allen was first married to Kathy Barnett with whom he had two children: David Eugene Arrowsmith and Kevin Allen Arrowsmith. He later married Donna Tobin, becoming a stepfather to her three children. While married to Donna, he enjoyed collecting many things and spent weekends attending auctions and antiquing. He loved working outside and loved to mow and garden. He was self-taught at many crafts and could fix almost anything (except plumbing!) After farming for many years, he became a successful electrician, owning his own business, A&R Electric. After his retirement, he opened Allen's Guns and Ammo which he enjoyed very much. He began to take on many different hobbies such as building elaborate cranes. Allen was proud of both of his sons and loved all his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Donna, his sons David and Kevin (Amanda), his stepchildren Erin (Kyle) Winters, Becky (David) Matakas, and Ryan Sessions and his beloved dog, Reggie. Also surviving are his grandchildren Danielle (Suzy), Davy, Aubrey, Kaylin, Jace, Samantha, & Camille and great-grandson Miguel. Also, his brother David (Phyllis), several nieces, nephews, and cousins and special friend, Dixie Wardrip, who helped tremendously during his final hours. He was truly blessed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Ruel Neal Post 79 Women's Auxiliary 100 N Main St, Le Roy IL 61752 or Ruby's Rescue and Retreat 4035 County Rd 600 N, McLean, IL 61754.