Born in Van Alstyne, Tx. Arthur was a graduate of W.H. Adamson High School and studied Accounting at UTA Arlington. He had a successful career of over 60 years in the Rubber Manufacturing business,
starting his own company in 1988, ACE Rubber Products. His family was his whole world. His hobbies were playing golf and watching his beloved Dallas sports teams. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years Gayle O’Briant, his parents Willie Ray and Verdie O’Briant, brothers Joe Robinson, Billy Robinson Sr., Kenneth O'Briant and sister Margie O’Neil. Survived by 5 children Brenda Burriss and husband Mike, Robyn Farrell and husband Phillip Farrell, Sr., Michael Elkin and wife Lisa, Laura Dickerson, Christopher O’Briant and wife Jenny, 14 grandchildren, one on the way, 12 great-grandchildren, and two on the way. Sister-in-law June Robinson, Essie McDaniel and husband Randy, Sr., Sherry McCulluck and husband Harold and a gaggle of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.