Thomas Donald McArthur, 90, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at Heartland Rehabilitation Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Thomas and Edna McArthur, and his wife Mary A. Luberti.
Born October 15, 1925, in Lockport, New York is where he was raised with his brother. It was there where he was employed with Bell Aircraft where he worked on Rockets. He then pursued an Engineering Career with General Motors Company with whom he retired.
Thomas served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He married his wife Mary in 1953. In 1975 he and his wife moved to Florida.
Throughout his life he had a passion for woodworking which is present in the furniture and items he crafted over the years.
Thomas is survived by his four children; Diana McDaniel, Donald Thomas McArthur, Sue M. Vasquez (Luis), and Lisa A. Hermensen (Michael), and his brother Alex McArthur (Esther). Also surviving Thomas are his three grandchildren; Mac (Lisa) and Brandon McDaniel and Theresa Shaw (Jason), and three Great Grandchildren; Gabrielle, Victoria and Cherish.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016,0 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with Chaplain John Boyles officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.