On May 7, 2025, Jeffery George Arriola, 48, passed away in Lufkin, Texas. An iron worker by trade, Arriola spent 20 years building structures across the United States, forging lifelong friendships with his colleagues who became known as the "Brothers of the Hook." At the time of his passing, he was living in Lufkin, Texas, where he was born on August 10, 1976, to parents Joseph and Jo Beth Arriola.
Arriola leaves behind a legacy focused on family, including his children Blake Arriola
Makenzie Arriola Kade Arriola, and Huckson Arriola. He was also a grandfather to Bryson Kedrowicz, Wrenly Arriola, and Grayson Kedrowicz. Additional survivors include his father Joe Arriola, sisters Sherrie Malnar, Beverly Terry, and Pamela Tullos, as well as Amy Thompson, described as the love of his life.
A graveside service has been scheduled for Friday, May 16th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Moral Cemetery in Nacogdoches County, with Pastor Mark Wilke officiating. Pallbearers named for the service include E.J. Holt, Jeremy Holt, Dennis Wilson, Casey Wilson, Kodee Butler, Michael Smith, and Tommy Fenley, with his iron worker family serving as honorary pallbearers.
The available public records and obituary notices do not indicate any criminal circumstances surrounding Arriola's death, and there is no mention of arrests, suspects, or an ongoing investigation. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
