Thomas Edward Arrington, 69, of Groves, Texas passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. Thomas was born September 19, 1945 in Niles, Michigan to Julius Edward Arrington and Phyllis Lamb Arrington. He was a resident of Houston for 25 years before moving back to Groves 13 years ago. Thomas retired from the Texas Highway Department as a Civil Engineer specializing in bridge construction and maintenance. He was a member of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant and American Legion Post #7. Thomas proudly served his country as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War. Survivors include his sister, Susan Elind and husband Eigil of Oslo, Norway; three nephews, Edvard Kristian Elind of Oslo, Norway, Erling Thomas Elind of Oslo, Norway and Kristoffer Arrington Elind of Svalbard, Norway. A visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Graveside military services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015 at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to American Legion Post #7; 3750 Memorial Blvd.; Port Arthur, Texas.