John Ray Arganbright

John Ray Arganbright, age 78, of Huntley IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022. John was born on April 28, 1943, in West Jefferson, Ohio to Ray and Oleta (Zucker) Arganbright. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis (Bootie) Norris Arganbright, daughter, Traci, daughter in law, Elizabeth, grandchildren, Austin, Raegen (T.J.), Jensen & Gianna, and great-grandchildren, Myah and Jones. John is also survived by three brothers;’ Joe (Judy), Deane (Susan), and Jim (Shirley), brother-in-law, Mike (Teresa) Norris, mother-in-law, Nini Norris, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones. John was proceeded in death by his mother, Oleta, father, Ray, and son, Todd Arganbright. Some of the greatest moments of John’s life (other than family events) came in his high school sports endeavors. He was selected to the “All Ohio” Baseball team his senior year in high school, played on a State Champion American League team, played 4 years of basketball and 4 years of high school baseball with brother Joe, while both making all-league in each sport. John was also proud to coach his son and daughter’s sports teams throughout their years of schooling. John attended North Carolina State University and graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in business. He worked in retail (Sears US, Sears Canada, Montgomery Wards, and Tandy) for over 35 years and 14 years as V.P. of Sales and Marketing for Panasonic. He played basketball and baseball in college and minor league baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. John’s love of his family, politics, sports, and The Ohio State University were the hallmarks of his life. John traveled much of his work career and lived in eleven cities (5 states and Canada) during his lifetime. During his 32 years at Sears (started on the docks in Columbus in 1964), he held many different managerial assignments. He worked at Sears Canada both as an employee and a consultant, and later at Montgomery Ward headquarters, The Hoover Company in Canton, Ohio, and Computer City a Tandy company in Ft. Worth Texas before becoming V.P. for Panasonic, Secaucus, NJ, and Danville KY. The longest time John and wife Phyllis (Bootie) ever lived in one location was in their Del Webb home in Huntley, IL. Since John’s retirement in 2012 he enjoyed spending time with family, being involved in many clubs/organizations, and being a part of the Sun City fellowship. John was the greatest husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to so many. We will miss his stories, playing Euchre, his signature “whoot” noise that he made so we all knew he was there, the texts and calls to talk about sports, and most of all his love and guidance that he so perfectly shared, making each person feel they were so special. Dad – You are the “Wind Beneath My Wings.” You and Todd take care of each other, and I call dibs on being your Euchre partner when I get there. I love you. Trace John- I love and miss you so much. You take care of our boy, and Traci and I will keep things in order here until we all reunite again as the family of four that we are meant to be. Love- Bootcakes A celebration of life for John and his son Todd will take place in Columbus, Ohio in the summer of 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Ohio State University “Champion’s Fund” to support all student-athletes. The Ohio State University Foundation P.O. Box 710811 Columbus, Ohio 43271 Champion’s Fund #314925

John Ray Arganbright

April 28, 1943 - January 14, 2022