Born in Lynchburg on June 12, 1941 he was the son of the late Dewey William Arthur and Ethel Falls Arthur May. He was retired from Babcock and Wilcox, a veteran of the Air Force and a member of Madison Heights Christian Church.
He is survived by two sons, Scott Arthur and his wife, Stephanie of Philadelphia, TN and Shawn Arthur and his wife Tracy of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Britney, Taylor, Jessica, Zachary, and Tyler; two great grandchildren, Addie Mae and Easton Phillip; and his brother-n-law, Terrell and his wife, Debbie.
A private family only graveside service will be conducted Friday, April 3, 2020 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. George Harris officiating. Robert will be available for viewing from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm Friday, April 3, 2020 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
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Whitten Monelison Chapel is serving the family, (434) 929-5712.