Arthur Jackson 'AJ' Arrowood, 85, Passes Away in Florida

Longtime Tennessee resident and devoted family man remembered for his quiet strength and warm sense of humor.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Arthur Jackson 'AJ' Arrowood, a longtime resident of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at the age of 85 in Orlando, Florida. AJ was remembered by his loved ones for his devotion to family, quiet strength, and warm sense of humor.

Why it matters

AJ's passing marks the end of an era for his close-knit family and the community he was part of in Jonesborough, Tennessee. As a beloved family patriarch, his life exemplified the values of dedication, resilience, and kindness that many strive for.

The details

AJ was preceded in death by his wife Joanne, his mother Chloe, his brother Ray, and his brother-in-law Robert. He is survived by his four children - Anita, Penny, George, and Lisa - as well as his grandchildren Megan and Sadie, his sister Gail, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services honoring AJ's life will be held on March 5, 2026 in Burnsville, North Carolina.

  • AJ passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • Funeral services honoring AJ's life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Arthur Jackson 'AJ' Arrowood

An 85-year-old longtime resident of Jonesborough, Tennessee who passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida.

Joanne Arrowood

AJ's beloved wife who preceded him in death.

Chloe Arrowood

AJ's mother who also preceded him in death.

Ray Arrowood

AJ's brother who preceded him in death.

Robert Emory

AJ's brother-in-law who preceded him in death.

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The takeaway

AJ Arrowood's life was a testament to the enduring power of family, resilience, and kindness. Though he has passed on, his legacy will live on through the loved ones he leaves behind, who will carry on his memory and the values he embodied.