Arlin Dale Jamison, age 87, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1937, in Moyers, WV, the son of the late Dewey Marcelles and Shirley Ruth (Hoover) Jamison. On December 29, 1959, Arlin married the love of his life and his wife of 65 years, Freda Mae (Moyers) Jamison.

Arlin Dale was known for his incredible work ethic. He was a heavy equipment operator for a number of contractors. He worked on numerous projects for the Soil Conservation Service, where he constructed flood control dams around the area. Arlin took pride in his work and loved pointing out his dams to friends and family whenever possible.

Arlin had three main loves; Freda, fishing, and hunting. He had tons of "fish stories", but his were actually true! His envious fishing skills earned him several trophy fish, receiving citations for rainbow and brook trout. If he wasn't at the river, he was probably in the woods hunting deer, turkeys, squirrels, raccoons, rabbits, or even bear with his beloved hunting dogs. His main passion was his family, and he loved Christmas, Sunday dinners, and cookouts with his family. He was delighted to bounce his precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren on his knee, while singing them a song or whistling a catchy tune.

In addition to his wife, Arlin is survived by: 3 sons, Dennis Jamison (Sharon) of Franklin, WV, David Jamison (Terri) of Blue Grass, VA, Steven Lee Jamison of Franklin, WV; 4 grandchildren, Savannah Flanigan (Shawn) of Franklin, WV, Brian Jamison (Kelsey) of Staunton, VA, Travis Jamison of Franklin, WV and Tyler Jamsion (Nicole) of Waynesboro, VA; 3 great-grandchildren, Sicily and Silas Flanigan, and Nathaniel Jamison; one brother, Gary Jamison of Franklin, WV; 9 nephews, Rick Neil, Terry Neil, Michael Jamison, Dustin Simmons, and Philip Simmons, James Eye, Terry Eye, Alan Moyers, Timmy Hamilton; and 6 nieces, Teresa Duncan, Vanessa Moats, Sonya Propst, Melonie Davis, Shawn Moyers, and Jennifer Scott. In addition to his parents, Arlin was preceded in death by: 2 grandchildren, the Jamison twins; 5 siblings, Delmas Clyde Jamsion, Anna Lynn Fleisher, Charles Henry Jamison, Maxine Fae Huffman, and Gearldine Mae Neil; 4 nephews, Wade Hamilton Neil, Greg Jamison, Charles Reed Fleisher and Erik Harper; a niece, Ella Sue Eye; and a sister-in-law, Jeanette Jamison.

Arlin's family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 5-7 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Paul Schaffer officiating Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, WV. Memorials may be made to: any Pendleton County Rescue Squad or PAWS. Memories of words and comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.