Mr. Arthur Alfredo Arias' Obituary
Arthur Alfred Arias of Goodlettsville, TN passed away on January 24, 2021. He was born on June 13, 1945 to Estefana and Amado Arias of Atwood, CA. Arthur was a proud Army soldier, serving in Vietnam from 1963-1966. He was part of the 1st Air Calvary Division which is one of the most decorated combat divisions in the entire Army. The Calvary is typically a combat soldiers who rides horses in battle. The 1s Air Calvary division is unique because it has served on horseback, infantry, and air assault. During his time in the Army, he earned his jump wings becoming a fully qualified parachutist. He was also in helicopter transport and dropped in some of the most contested enemy areas. He was such a good soldier and had such good test scores that the Army offered him the chance to become part of the Special Forces.
Arthur is loved by his soulmate Stacey Eidson and survived by his 3 children, Michael Arias, David Arias and Yvette Mills as well as his 3 step children, Shelly Weaver, John Randall and Shane Hubbard. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Taylor Arias, Michael Arias, Samantha Arias, Ronnie Arias and Dominic as well as becoming a proud GG Pop to Luca Arias. He is also survived by his sisters; Peggy Aguilar, Esther Marmolejo and MaryLou Herrera along with many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Church services and Military honors will be held in CA at a date to be announced.
Arrangements by Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, a Nashville landmark since 1785 "Where Nashville Comes to Remember"
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