Mr. Araki was a Veteran of the Army in Vietnam, he was a Electrician for the Local IBEW in Paducah and he was a member of Salt & Light Community Church.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kay Egner Araki; two daughters, Jennifer (Victor West) Araki, Shan Araki Davis; two brothers, Clyde Araki, Myron Araki; sister, Charlene Shiroma; four grandchildren, Cody Sedberry (Danielle Scott), Riley Davis, Devin Davis; 7 great grandchildren, Maddox, Memphis, Adalynn, Kevin, Macy, Maizie, Emmett; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert H. Araki and Lillian T. (Morita) Araki; one granddaughter, Makayla Davis; son-in-law, Kevin Davis.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
