Obituary for Arla “Pappie” Angel

ARLA “PAPPIE” ANGEL

Arla “Pappie” Angel, 92, of Oxford, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021, at McCullough-Hyde Hospital.

He was born May 2, 1928, in McKee, Kentucky, one of 11 children of Ted and Dula Angel. When he was 18, he moved to Richmond. From there, he moved to Hamilton, Ohio, and then in 1970, he moved to Oxford, Ohio.

In 1950, he married Mary Margaret Harris Angel in McKee, Kentucky. Mrs. Angel passed away on June 13, 1996.

Arla’s primary occupation was floor supervisor at Hamilton Brass Aluminum Casting. He retired after 45 years of employment.

He was a member of Trinity Holiness Church. In his leisure, he enjoyed working in his garden, hunting, fishing, and relaxing on his front porch with family and friends.

Survivors include five daughters, Teresa Osborn of Richmond, Robin (Greg) VanWinkle of West College Corner, Pam Isaacs and significant other David Hoskins of Gratis, Ohio, Arlene (Steve) Thompson of Liberty, and Charlene Lewis of West College Corner; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Angel, a daughter, Carolyn Niehoff, a grandson, Daniel Webb, and his 10 siblings.

Friends and family are welcome to visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021, at Trinity Holiness Church in West College Corner. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., the same day at the church. Burial will be at Darrtown Cemetery in Darrtown, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions made to Trinity Holiness Church. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.