1923
George
2017
George Alfred Arthur, Jr.
August 2, 1923 — April 21, 2017
George “Buck” Alfred Arthur, Jr. 93, of Forest, VA, died Friday, April 21, 2017. He was the husband of the late Jane Croft Arthur.
Buck was born Thursday, August 2, 1923, in Bedford County, VA, son of the late George A. Arthur, Sr. and Maude Beatrice Arthur.
He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Commonwealth Oil Company where he was a contractor. After retirement he worked as a courier for First Community Bank and attended North Bedford Baptist Church. Buck was an accomplished musician who played in several bands including The Terrapin Mountain Boys Bluegrass Group, The Ole Timers, The James River Five, Let it Fly and Knee Deep in Blue Grass. He was also a member of the Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department, Big Island American Legion Post #217, and the Elks Lodge Lynchburg #321.
Buck is survived by his sons: Donald R. Arthur of Forest, VA, and Steven L. Arthur (Carol) of Monroe, VA; daughters: Carolyn A. Tyler (B.D.) of Madison Heights, VA and Shirley A. Huffman (David) of Forest, VA; grandchildren: Jill, Lori, Brandon, Chad, Brian, Heather, Josh, Jessica and Lindsay; great-grandchildren: Riley, Camden, Skylin, Andrew, and Emmy. Buck was predeceased by his son, Wayne Arthur; siblings: Maurice Arthur, Eva Arthur, and Leola Conner; and his son-in-law, Calvin Tyler.
The family shares their special thanks and appreciation to the caregivers at the Odd Fellows Home, Runk & Pratt, and Seven Hills Hospice and to three very special and devoted friends: Francis Lewis, Jane Gross, and Martha Coleman, and cousin: Steve Everette and his wife, Connie.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at North Bedford Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chad Brady, IV officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg and other times at Shirley’s home.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Buck was born Thursday, August 2, 1923, in Bedford County, VA, son of the late George A. Arthur, Sr. and Maude Beatrice Arthur.
He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Commonwealth Oil Company where he was a contractor. After retirement he worked as a courier for First Community Bank and attended North Bedford Baptist Church. Buck was an accomplished musician who played in several bands including The Terrapin Mountain Boys Bluegrass Group, The Ole Timers, The James River Five, Let it Fly and Knee Deep in Blue Grass. He was also a member of the Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department, Big Island American Legion Post #217, and the Elks Lodge Lynchburg #321.
Buck is survived by his sons: Donald R. Arthur of Forest, VA, and Steven L. Arthur (Carol) of Monroe, VA; daughters: Carolyn A. Tyler (B.D.) of Madison Heights, VA and Shirley A. Huffman (David) of Forest, VA; grandchildren: Jill, Lori, Brandon, Chad, Brian, Heather, Josh, Jessica and Lindsay; great-grandchildren: Riley, Camden, Skylin, Andrew, and Emmy. Buck was predeceased by his son, Wayne Arthur; siblings: Maurice Arthur, Eva Arthur, and Leola Conner; and his son-in-law, Calvin Tyler.
The family shares their special thanks and appreciation to the caregivers at the Odd Fellows Home, Runk & Pratt, and Seven Hills Hospice and to three very special and devoted friends: Francis Lewis, Jane Gross, and Martha Coleman, and cousin: Steve Everette and his wife, Connie.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at North Bedford Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chad Brady, IV officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg and other times at Shirley’s home.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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