Arthur Thomas King

Even as our hearts ache with the pain of his absence, we rejoice in knowing Jesus has taken him to a

new and better home. Reunited with loved ones to love throughout eternity in the presence of the Lord.

Arthur was born January 14, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to Evelyn Rose (Allen) and Arthur James King

and was raised by Mother and Father, Evelyn and Frank Mascari in Pittsburgh, PA. Arthur married

Donna Ruth Leppla on April 16, 1955 and lived the rest of their life together for 68 years. Arthur was

in the Navy Reserves and retired from the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division after 33 years

of service. He had great faith, loved the Gospel and was a published poet.

He is survived by his six children Robyn Hall and husband, Mark, of Littlerock, CA; David and wife,

Kim, of Klamath Falls, OR; Michael and wife, Janet, of Benicia, CA; John and wife, Robyn, of

Duncan, OK; Dawn and Shelly, who live with Robyn and Mark in Littlerock, CA; brothers Eddie and

Allen Mascari, and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceeded in death by his

beloved wife Donna Ruth King.

On August 1st, 2026, a viewing will take place from 9 a.m – 10 a.m., then a memorial service at 11

a.m. and a graveside burial will begin at 12:30 p.m., at Joshua Memorial Park, 808 E Lancaster Blvd,

Lancaster, CA.