Solomon Arkeen

1931 ∼ 2009

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Solomon Arkeen October 7, 1931 - August 11, 2009

Solomon "Sol" Arkeen, 77, of Nederland passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Cypress Glen Nursing Home in Port Arthur. He was born October 7, 1931 to Alice and Abe Arkeen in Beaumont, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of the Port Arthur area. Sol served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, where he was the Golden Gloves Boxing Champ while in the Army. He was the owner and operator of Arkeen Enterprises, which included Nederland Pawn Shop, Beaumont Window Cleaning, Real Estate holdings. He was a member of Temple Emanuel in Beaumont. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sara and Celia and brother Morris. He is survived by his loving wife Vickie Douglas Arkeen of Nederland, son Cody Arkeen and wife Courtney of Bridge City along with his first grandchild Paxton Arkeen on the way, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

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Sandrine Nobile September 16, 2009

Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. Sol was one of a kind, and will never be forgotten! I have so many fond memories of you two and will keep you in my thoughts.

Don Jeffcoat August 14, 2009

Vicki and family, You have my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Arkeen. He was a great help to me when I need a place to live. I always enjoyed my visits with him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Don Jeffcoat

Becky Pleasant & Gary Clayton August 13, 2009

Dear Vickie, Cody, and Courtney, We are so sorry for your loss. Sol will always live in our hearts and we remember him as a dear, fun-loving friend. We had so many laughs together and loved his stories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you now.

Ray, Deanna, Kaden & Tori Welch August 12, 2009

Vickie, Cody & Courtney, wanted to let you know that your in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything please let us know.