William Joseph Arthur

By | August 30, 2017

William Joseph Arthur, age 78, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on Aug. 28, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Gertrude (Downey) Arthur; his wife, Lydia Ruth Arthur; son, Keith Allen Arthur and daughter, Jennifer JoAnn Arthur.

He is survived by daughters, Susan (Mark) Robbins of Virginia and Kathleen Coon of Chillicothe; brothers: Larry (Sue) Arthur of Gallipolis, Daniel (Mary) Arthur of Gallipolis and Stephen (Gail) Arthur of Jackson; sister, Diana Arthur of Jackson; three grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

William was retired from Tyson in Texas after 25 years, loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hunting mushrooms. He enjoyed traveling and trying new restaurants with his wife, Lydia.

Friends will be received at Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home Thursday, Aug. 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Cove Road, Jackson, Ohio, on Friday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bill Goodall officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Ridge Cemetery. Condolences may be emailed to www.mayhewbrownfuneralhome.com