Alex

Arrington

Feb 21, 1947 — Feb 5, 2022

Lafayette

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Alex Arrington was born February 21, 1947 in Harlem, NYC, to the late Thelma Mitchell-Arrington

& Elex Lee Arrington. Alex departed this life on February 05, 2022 at the Newton Medical Center

In Newton, NJ.

Alex attended the New York Public School System in Harlem & Queens, NY. For a brief time young

Alex worked in the family business along side his beloved Mother & Father. One of the 1st original

Black Owned Butcher Shops: (Listed in The NYC Library of Congress) Elex Meat Market in Harlem NY

On 116St. & Lenox Avenue, NYC.

Alex a.k.a Cody, being a pure fabric of New York that he was. Became mesmerized and influenced by the

fast paced night life and excitement of The Big Apple. At the age of 16 he became emancipated and left

home. With his parents blessings, they signed for his very 1st apartment in the Bronx, NYC. Alex met

the Love of his Life Elizabeth Brown (deceased) Together through love his daughter Adrienne was born.

Alex, being young and ambitious became involved in making a series of bad choices led him to years of

Incarceration. While there, Alex used this time to reflect and reform and was able to receive his GED

as well as an Associates Degree. Anyone that new him would agree that Alex was a sharp dresser. It wasn't uncommon to see Alex in designer everything. He especially loved to wear silk shirts and alligator or ostrich

shoes. Alex had an immense love for working out and keeping fit. He was most proud of his powerful biceps.

Alex loved Horticulture taking after his Mother Thelma. Alex was a lover of 70's Music. The Whispers, The

Gap Band & Earth Wind & Fire just to name just a few. Alex also love To strengthen his mind by reading books

for long hours. He was a prankster, problem solver, and Loved making lot's of money.

After extended years of being a Role Model to the inmate population and various Heath Issues. Alex was

Granted an early release date of January 2020. Over the past 2 years Alex was able to enjoy and spend time with his beloved Daughter Grandchildren, Siblings, Cousins & Friends. He especially enjoyed the 2021 Family Reunion

& BBQ. He was able to see, laugh and hug family members whom he hadn't seen in decades.

On February 05, 2022 Alex transitioned and passed away peacefully in his sleep. Alex Arrington is preceded

In death by his parents Elex Lee & Thelma Arrington, and his sisters, Jessie Mae Medlock & Delores Arrington.

To mourn his passing, he leaves behind daughter Adrienne L. Everett, Son -in-law Bruce W. Everett.

Grandchildren: Andrew P. Jones, Joshua D Jones, and Tangia E. Everett. Sisters: Marion Ruff,

Wendy Arrington-Isaacs, brother, William "Billy" Arrington & (sister-in-law) Brenda Arrington. Nephews:

Michael-Arrington-Puertas, Wayne (Anthony) Ruff, Paul Ruff Sr. Rolf Dayal, Alwyn Isaacs, Kevin Arrington, & Brendon Arrington. Nieces: Monique D. Cable & April K. Archie, and a host of family and friends.

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