Arthur N. Levi

Arthur N. Levi, age 88, of Newark died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Art was born May 9, 1927 in Peebles, Ohio and eventually settled in Columbus. He was a proud Navy veteran who served in WWII. Art enjoyed a very successful career in the floor covering business beginning at a local flooring company and later as an owner of Levi's 4 Floors. Art was one of the finest salesman in the industry. He retired in Newark, Ohio where he had numerous dear friends. He was a member of the Elks Club, Moose, American Legion and Moundbuilders Country Club in Newark. He enjoyed fishing, tennis, playing gin and telling a good joke. Survived by his loving companion of 18 years, Claudia "Corky" McMillen; children, Kirk (Connie) of Oregon, Tom (Chris) of Ohio, Nita (Steve) Smith of Ohio and Art (Michqua) of Ohio; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Jeni, Josh, Kelly and Tyler Levi, Maggie Smith-Beehler, Katie Riley, Carly Debnam and Karlie Allen; and 11 great-grandchildren. Art was preceded in death by Ann Levi and June Levi. He will be remembered for his love of people as he never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know him. Family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8pm and from 11-12:30 on Saturday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus, where a memorial service will take place at 12:30pm on Saturday. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 1320 W. Main St. Newark, OH 43055. Thank you to the kind nurses and staff at the Chestnut House and Hospice of Newark.