Harold C. Arvin, 68, of Largo, FL funeral service is 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Gulf Coast Church, 13301 Walsingham Road, Largo, FL 33771 with Pastor Randy Morris, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM on Saturday until service time.
A native of Irvin, KY and a local resident since 1991, when he moved here from Fairfield, OH, he was a electrician for SOS Steel in Hamilton, OH; a member of Gulf Coast Church and a former United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a former football coach for the “Pee Wee” league; former director of the Food Pantry for the Abundant Life Church; delivered food for “Tampa Bay Cares”; sports enthusiast; a member of F & AM Masonic Lodge; a “Shriner” and an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his loving family: a wife, Dianne Arvin of Largo, FL; three sons: Harold C. Arvin Jr. and his wife, Tracy of Columbus, OH; Randy Arvin of Largo, FL; William Mattson of Saegertown PA; two daughters: Tina Gabbard and her husband, Mike of Hamilton, OH and Janeese Norrix and her husband, Paul of Seminole, FL; five brothers: Ronald Arvin and his wife, Joanne of Largo, FL; James Arvin and his wife, Linda of Richmond, IN; Thomas Arvin and his wife, Pat of Chicago, IL; Michael Arvin of Largo, FL and Gary Arvin of Hamilton, OH; two sisters: Eva Jean Perry and her husband, Verlynn of Hamilton, OH and Orvida Profit of Hamilton, OH; nine grandchildren: Sasha Patel, Amber Arvin, Matt Gabbard, Brittany Gruher, Brandy Webb, Jessica Mattson, Clayton Arvin, Jillian Norrix, Kyler Mattson and four great-grandchildren.
Please send flowers directly to the church or those who wish, may in lieu of flowers, make a donation to the Gulf Coast Church Building Fund in the Memory of Harold C. Arvin.
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Our sincere sympathies are with you all at this tragic time in your lives.
Sincerely,
Ben & Pam Niehoff
Oxford, Ohio
We were shocked to hear about Harold’s passing, if there is anything we can do, we are just a phone call away. You are in our prayers and we are very sorry for your loss!
HAROLD YOU WAS MY ROCK I WILL MISS YOU AND I HOPE ONE DAY THAT I WILL GET TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN HAVEN I WILL ALWAYS BE THINKING OF YOU I LOVE YOU
You were a great Christian man. We only met you a couple of times, but knew about the great man you were through Dianne. Men like you are few and far between. You will be missed.
What a wonderful, gentle man, who I called my Uncle. I will miss tremendously your beautiful smile, but one I will never forget! I know Grandma and Grandpa are holding you right now and you are displaying that contagious smile. Until we meet again Unlce Harold, I will miss you and love you very much.
“Ronnie Jr”~ Julie Arvin-Pell
My sincere sympathies for the entire family.it was a great shock to hear of his passing I know the family has lost a great man. I have learned of a great many things he has done for others on tis site today. My family sends our prayers and thoughts of comfort to all of you Harold and I go back many years we are first cousin and I stil remember the great times when we would visit the family at the Pater Ave. home his mom would make such a big fuss over us it was great to feel the love in that family.
May God comfort and bless all.
Jes
Our sincere sympathies are with you. We will keep all of you in our prayers.Sincerely, Christie and Steve Chandler, Fairfield, Ohio Bg
We will keep you in our prayers God be with you in this time of need.
IM HIS SISTER Orvida JO Proffitt of HAMILTON OHIO. I SO LOVED MY BROTHER WITH ALL MY HEART AN SOUL. ONE OF THE BEST BROTHERS ID EEVER KNOWN, AN WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. HE SAVED MY LIFE WHEN I WAS 32YRS OLD. AN HE ALWAYS GAVE ME A PLACE TO LIVE WITH 7 CHILDREN.OL I SO LOVED MY BROTHER, HES WALKING THE STREETS OF GOLD WITH OUR MOTHER AN FATHER,AN OUR FATHER THE LORD JEUES CHRIST. TO HIS THREE CHILREN YOUR AUNT ORVIDA LOVES YOU AN FEEL FOR YOU YOUR MOTHER AN FATHER ARE NOW TOGETHER,AN WILL BE WITH OUR SISTERS AN OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. GODS BLES YOU AN HE WILL SEE YOU THRU THIS HEARTACHE.
LOVE YOU
Ronnie,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thoughts.
Your family has my sympathy. I remember Harold well. We were raised in the same area, “the Knob.” The Arvins lived across the street from my grandmother. I remember watching Harold play football at Fairfield High School. He was a great football player. He will be missed by many friends from the Fairfield Ohio area.
Harold was one of the best men I have ever known. He will be sadly missed. He was such a good friend. We all had a lot of history back on the KNOB in Hamilton, Ohio.
Harold was always there for you regardless of how tough it got.A fine man full of laughs and happiness.Its certainly a joy to know that you made it,my friend, to a peaceful abode.Look for us, we are close behind you.I know you would want above all,for all of your family to follow you.We will trust God that they will.
To all of Harold’s family, I send my deepest sympathy. He was a wonderful man, both a good husband to Vickie, and a great father to his children. He was very good to Gary and me, and I will never forget him for that. He’s gone to his reward now, and I know he is with his Mom and Dad. He will be missed by many, but not forgotten.
grandpa i will miss you alot.I will never forget all the times you and me went fishing in florida and all the laughs we had.I love you grandpa.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I enjoyed my years coaching football with Harold. I will always hold the memories close. God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Denny Minton
My heart broke on Feb. 7th. I lost my biggest fan and best Dad a daughter could ever have. I will carry you in my heart always.
I will miss your laugh but will never forget it.
Your daughter, Tina
Harold was a very special friend to us . we loved him very much . We will miss working with him at the food pantry.and cooking all the meals at Church..we use to work together picking up food for the pantry.
He always had a smile on his face and was a great Friend to everyone…may God be with his family. and Bless them. Dean & Mary
Harold im going to miss you very much. You treated my mother with respect and love and honor. You treated me like a son because that is how u thought of me. And I thought of you as a dad as well. You always were there to give me advice when I needed it. I wish our fishing trips could have been more frequent. I know without a doubt you are in heaven right now with our lord. Although it was far to short I am honered to have met a man as kind and good as you in my lifetime.
Our family new Harold well, Harold worked with my father Oscar at S.O.S. Dad and Harold went on many fishing trips together. I went with them a few times.Harold was a good hearted man,he sort of took Dad under his wing,and Dad did the same, they were very good friends. Dad passed away and Harold moved to Florida, didn’t see him after that. I miss seeing them together. Our sincere sympathies are with all of the family.Harold was a special man. Bill & Linda Wages. Millville,Ohio
Jean and Dad ((Verlyn Perry). I am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I read it in the Hamilton Journal News. I Love you both
UNCLE HAROLD IALWAYS WANTED TO BE LIKE YOU. THATS WHY I JOINTHE USMC.YOU WILL BE IN MYHEART I WILL KEEP THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYS
THE LUTZ PATRIOTS OF LUTZ, FLORIDA SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES IN THE LOSS OF HAROLD ARVIN. EVERY FRIDAY IN OUR HOMETOWN, WE WAVE AMERICAN FLAGS TO HONOR SUCH HEROES. HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WILL BE APPRECIATED FOREVER. lutzpatriots.com
uncle Horald i always wanted to be like you that’s why i joined the united states marine core and when you get to heaven let my grandma, grandpa and my mom and dad and your ants know that i love them all. and my prayers go out to all three kids and your Grandkids you were always a loving grandpa and we love you for it, you were a very special uncle, to me. With all our love from Kathy and Larry Messer of Hamilton Ohio
My sincere sympathy to all of the family.
Standing with you in Prayer.
May the Lord, the source of all consolation, comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Love and Praters,
Carter Arvin (Harold and I were fist cousins.)
We are so sorry to here about Harold.He was a fine man and a friend to many young men ,when i was a kid.And my Dad and I send our sympathies.
Herold was a good friend of mine from a co-worker at SOS , to a going out and fishin buddy. I Give My sympathies to the family.WE all will miss you may you rest in peace.
Sincerly,Elmer L.Thompson Sr. (Gracie) Of Hamilton, OHIO
sending my condolences to all of you Harold was a great friend and even though i hadnt seen him in a long time ,i will miss him .God Bless You All… Ray Hurst
sending your family my deepest sympathy Harold was and always will be a dear friend God Bless Ray Hurst
My grandpa gave me many happy memories that I could go on forever about, but I feel I can sum it up in a short paragraph. To say that he was a great man would be an understatement.The love and happiness that he gave me and my family was unlimited and unconditional. The love and support that he gave friends and even complete strangers was no different. He has showed me the way to live life happily,to laugh everyday, and to appreciate everything you have and help others who aren’t as fortunate. I promise to keep his spirit alive by doing the same in my life everyday. I love you grandpa, more than you could ever know.
Your granddaughter,
Sasha
Our sincere sympathies for you and your family’s loss. Our prayers and any assistance you may need during these times. You will be missed my friend.
Sincerley, Dean, family and hillbilly…God Bless
Harold was a dear and treasured friend. We shared many wonderful memories each time we spoke on the phone. I think we laughed as much as we talked or maybe more. I’ll always cherish the time we spent at SOS, sitting on a fishing bank, or just visiting on the porch swapping tales with one another. I love you Buddy, and I’ll see you again some day.
We will miss Harold for his infectious laugh, truly beautiful smile and the wonderful person that he was.
David and I will truly miss you dear friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dianne and family members
I never actually had the pleasure of meeting Harold, but through his wonderful wife Dianne I knew that he was an amazing person with a kind and gentle soul. My heart truly goes out to all of his family and friends. I hope the happy memories you have of Harold will help you to get through this difficult time. Sincerely, LaTasha Taylor
I have known Harold and Dianne for 2 12 year and every time you see harold he always had a smile on his face. Just want to say harold thank you for the mermorize and laughter. Miss you
Harold was a dear and treasured friend. We shared many wonderful
memories each time we spoke on the phone.I think we laughed as much as we talked,maybe more.
I’ll always cherish the time we spent at SOS,watching our
kids participating in various
sports,sitting on a fishing bank, or just visiting on the
porch swapping tales with one
another.I love you,buddy, and
I’ll see you again some day.
You were always my vavorite uncle we will miss very much you always made us laugh we will always love you we will be praying for the family
I will always have you in my heart Uncle Harold. You and Aunt Vickie raised Brian and I for those few years when my parents were struggling. You taught us to be leaders, to get a good education and how to excel in sports. I have never forgotten those values and I will honor you by teaching my children same values that you taught us.
I will miss you.
Your nephew,
Gary R. Arvin
Sweetie, you are my best friend. You gave me the best 13 years of my life, truly a gift from God, the good Christian man I prayed for. We enjoyed so much together, working at Word of Faith Church, the food pantry,fishing, cooking and baking together, laughing, dancing. You are the love of my life, and it is an honor being your wife. You said you would be waiting for me in Heaven, and I look forward to the day we will be together. Your wife Dianne.
Uncle Harold,
Thank you for being such a wonderful brother to my Dad! He enjoyed going to Florida to visit you and he often spoke of how you treated him so kindly! You kindness did not go un-noticed! We love and miss you!
Love,
Christa
You took us in as your own family when you married my mom without a moment’s hesitation. You were the best dad I ever had and the best grandpa to Jillian. I’ll never forget you “worrying with me” and always making me feel better with your faithfilled take on life. We are all truly blessed to have you in our lives. It’s hard picking up and going on without you in our everyday lives but I’m so grateful to God that you were a part of our lives over the past 13 years. I’m looking forward to your hugs and your laugh when I see you again in Heaven. We love you so much. Jillian says that you were the best Boppa ever and her best friend.
Uncle Harold (it’s big bird)I will really miss you. I just talked to you a week and half before you left to be with the best grandparents that anyone could ever ask for. I just want to say thank you to you and aunt diane for taking care of my dad when he needed you. I was excited when I we talked and I let you know that I was going to bring my granddaughter down there for the first time and you asked me to bring her by so you and aunt diane could meet her. Then I got that very sad call. You were the rock that held the family together. You will be missed. I love you Uncle Harold.
Uncle Harold (it’s big bird)I will really miss you. I just talked to you a week and half before you left to be with the best grandparents that anyone could ever ask for. I just want to say thank you to you and aunt diane for taking care of my dad when he needed you. I was excited when I we talked and I let you know that I was going to bring my granddaughter down there for the first time and you asked me to bring her by so you and aunt diane could meet her. Then I got that very sad call. You were the rock that held the family together. You will be missed. I love you Uncle Harold.
Uncle Harold,
I’ll never forget how loving and accepting you were. When we came to see you a few years ago, you opened your home and your arms to us without hesitation. You inspire me, and I consider myself lucky to call you my uncle. You did a lot of great things here, and I’m sure you’re doing the same up there. So many people love you, and we all miss you.
Rest easy.
Love, Allie.
Uncle Harold,
I’ll never forget how loving and accepting you were. When we came to see you a few years ago, you opened your home and your arms to us without hesitation. You inspire me, and I consider myself lucky to call you my uncle. You did a lot of great things here, and I’m sure you’re doing the same up there. So many people love you, and we all miss you.
Rest easy.
Love, Allie.
My sincere condolences to My friend and sister in Christ Dianne and families. Her Little Harold took care and great love to his loving wife, Dianne. He was always wanting to make sure inviting friends to church. He had a wonderful faith that was not show, just action. See you someday in heaven. Love, Linda
Card received from the Dennis family: Wayne & Sue, Dave & son Ryan, Darin and Lisa, Chad & Holly with family Keegan, Avery and Owen…Msg: We were so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. We will always remember him fondly. Harold was such a good and caring (even when he was yelling) coach and example to the boys in bantam football. He went out of his way to help and encourage his tem. A great coach, a good man and a warm human being. Our sympathy to you…..
papal you was my everything you an grandmal you always took care of me,brittany,and amber i love you so so so much more than words could say. your are my sunshine my only sunshine…. you will be missed… now your in heaven with grandmal arvin run up and give her a big hug… i love you so much papal love always Brandi…
grandpa I love you and I miss you. you are with grandma Arvin now. you two where the best grandparents in the world. I know when grandma Arvin passed away I really didn’t see much of you but I remember all the good time we all had. Like me sleeping with you and grandma Arvin and kicking you out the bed.grandpa I love you so much and you and vikki Arvin where my world. I know you two are finally together and happy.
It’s been 10 years Harold. I think of you quite often and miss you very much.
Hey Bops! Its your baby!
I haven’t talked to you in almost 12 years. Thats crazy. I miss you so much! Feb. 7th, 2010 was the absolute worst day of my life. But I’m so happy you’re with Jesus; free of all pain and suffering! There are so many things going on that I wish you were here to see. I’d give anything to hear your laugh, have one last talk, sing one last song. I love you so much. You’ll forever be my best friend!
Until we meet again,
Jillian/it/BAAABY!