Arnold Brooks Webb
October 13, 1928 ~ March 28, 2013
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Arnold
Brooks Webb, Sr., 84, of Fairview, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Mission Hospital.
Mr. Webb was born in Ellerbee, NC, a son of the late Calvin and Sallie McNeil Webb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vera Jane Webb and siblings, Clyde, Carl, Louis, Thelma and Shirley.
He worked as a Maintenance Manager with Square D and Schweitzer Electronics Mfg., and was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict.
He is survived by his son, Arnold Brooks Webb, Jr. and his wife, Feta, of Asheville; his daughter Julia F. Webb also of Asheville. 4 grandchildren, Stacy Merrill of Milford, NH, Laura Webb of Merrimack of NH, Lisa Webb of Asheville and Blain Allat and her husband, Jesse of Milford NH; 2 great grandchildren; Benjamin Merrill and Emma Rose O'Brien.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the WNC State Veterans Cemetery, with Rev. Butch Stillwell officiating, with the interment following. Military rites will be performed by the Buncombe County Veterans Council and Masonic rites will be performed by the Land of the Sky Shrine Club, Biltmore 0446, of which he was a member.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6 – 8:00 P.M. at Groce Funeral Home, 856 Tunnel Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 W. Feris St., Greenville, SC, 29605.
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I will so miss your happy face at the VA. I’m sure all the ladies will miss your flirtatious grins. God speed. Kari
To Arnold Jr.: Your dad was my supervisor at Square D Company. He was the best. It was a privilege to have worked for him and an honor to have known him. My deepest sympathy to you and the family during this most difficult time.
I really looked forward to my time at the VA Escort Office for Arnold shared his stories about war, politics, and life which always enriched my life and outlook. He made folks feel better for having been in his presence.
Arnold will always be remembered at the VA.
I was privileged to meet Arnold in the escort service of the VA hospital some three years ago. He was a servant and inspired me. He will be very much missed.
Mike Sease
Arnold was a very special person to me. Didn’t see him that often but really enjoyed him when we did get together. He is my last brother-in-law and will be missed, He was from Oct. 13 to Dec. 4th older than I. May he rest in peace there in the mountains that he loved so much.
Arnold lived life to the fullest even in his last moments on earth. You will be missed by many.
Worked with Arnold at the VA as a volunteer. He was a great joy to be around. He will be remembered and missed.
Thanks for his service and help.
Bill Kelly
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you cherish the memories of your dad. Just said good-bye to my own dad, it’s a journey. God’s peace.