He is survived by his wife Jayne Little Ponder of the home, daughter Cori Ponder DeRoza and husband Mark of Elwood City, PA, son Christopher Allen Ponder and wife Jenny of Wilmington, eight grandchildren; Jace DeRoza, Gloriana DeRoza, Trenton DeRoza, Adeline DeRoza, Olivia DeRoza, Avaree Ponder, Elijah Ponder, Idyn Ponder, sister Joyce Ponder Spencer and husband Buddy of Leland, brother Jimmy Ponder of Rocky Point, and his aunts Ruby Kluttz Clark and Hazel Coale.
Arthur worked for Cemex as a Plant Manager. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and boating, but mostly importantly spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
A gathering will be held 7PM on Thursday March 22, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church of which he was a lifetime member. A Graveside Service will be held 2pm on Friday March 23, 2018 at Oleander Memorial Gardens officiated by Pastor Jim Herchenhahn.
Memories may be shared at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com