MARENGO – Thomas Arbaugh, 81, of Marengo, died on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 30, 1939, to the late Robert and Alma (Lenington) Arbaugh.
Tom worked as a truck driver and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a “jack-of-all-trades.” This earned him the nickname of “Tinker” because he was always tinkering with all sorts of things. His talent at fixing just about anything was a gift that he utilized to be frugal. It was also a gift that drove him crazy because he was always behind in all the things he wanted to fix and/or sell.
Tom had a lifelong love of animals, especially dogs. He possessed a special ability to train them to be responsive and obedient. His animals were always very special to him, and he often spoke of getting along with dogs better than he did with most people.
He is survived by Kathy Winters, with whom he spent the last 42 years; his children, Thomas (Larry Harrell) Arbaugh Jr. of Staunton, Virginia, April Bates of Reynoldsburg, Christina (David) Smith of Pataskala and Jennifer (Phillip) Small of Fredericktown; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Steven Arbaugh, Rick Arbaugh, Joyce McCoy and Pat Newbury.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by two brothers, Art and Jake Arbaugh; and a sister, Mary McCoy.
When circumstances permit a safe gathering, a celebration of life will be held with further information going out at that time.
Memorial donations in honor of Tom Arbaugh can be made to the Hospice of Morrow County, 228 South St., Mount Gilead, OH 43338; or online at hospicemorrowcounty.org.
Those wishing to share a memory of Tom or express a condolence to the Arbaugh family may do so by visiting www.gompffh.com.
Gompf Funeral Service in Cardington is honored to assist the family of Thomas Arbaugh with his funeral arrangements.
