Thursday, March 26, 2026 11:07 am

Roger Wayne Arrowood, age 78, passed away on Monday March 23, 2026 at home.
Roger was born on September 2, 1947 to the late Dora and Albert Arrowood in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Roger was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Arrowood, four sisters Helen Joanne Bailey, Ruby Jean Hill, Francis Arrowood Brigman Shehan and Virginia Colene Arrowood Nanny, four brothers, W.J. Arrowood, Albert Arrowood,Jr, Glen Arrowood and Leonard Arrowood.
Roger is survived by his wife Susan Konicki Arrowood of the home, three children, Rodney Arrowood (Heike), Melissa Arrowood Ramey (Scott) of Shelby,NC and Megan Arrowood Waldrip (Stephen) of Memphis, TN. Six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and several sisters and brothers-in-law.
Roger was drafted into the Army for the Vietnam Conflict, served overseas, and was honorably discharged in August of 1969. He spent his career as a mechanic. Working on a variety of cars, trucks and trailers throughout the years. He retired from Walmart Distribution Center as a truck mechanic in 2014. He enjoyed his yearly hunting trips with friends and family down on the coast. He would never miss breakfast at Chat-n-Nibble to reminisce with all his friends. Since slowing down he picked up some new hobbies. He loved to read, especially Western novels and enjoyed many Western shows on TV. He also loved doing word searches and would spend hours keeping his mind sharp.
Roger loved his children dearly and was very proud of all they have accomplished. He believed in working hard and being an honest person. Something those around him valued. His kids and grandchildren were a bright spot in his life. Never doing any wrong, he spoiled them until his last days.

Considerable thanks to Bobbie Martin, who was his caregiver and became very special to him over the last few months. And to Matt, who became more of a son to Roger in his retirement years.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Harris Funeral Home. Presentation of Military Honors will follow on the front lawn of Harris Funeral Home

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger's memory may be made to
K9s for Warriors at donate.k9sforwarriors.org

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA