Benjamin Arthur

Ben Arthur, 87, of Cannons Camp Ground Community, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Born June 6, 1928, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Wallace Wood Arthur and Annie Mae Cannon Arthur and husband of Nancy McKinney Arthur. Mr. Arthur was a member of Cannon's Camp Ground United Methodist Church and retired from Harley Bag. In addition to his wife he is survived by five children, Darlene Killian, Lorraine Staton (Dennis), Joy Fowler (Jim), Allen Arthur (Martha), and Candy Arthur; grandchildren, Paul Killian (Crystal), Stephen Killian, Jessica Arrowood (Jeff), Ken Arthur, Ben Arthur, Amanda Blackwell (Brent), Sarah Jones (Dusten), Will Fowler (Nicole), and Ben Fowler (Alicia); 22 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lillie "Sister" Eaker; and brothers, Don Arthur and Harold Arthur. He was predeceased by brothers, Jack Arthur and Ed Arthur. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 PM Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Mac Kinnett and the Rev. David Ervin. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cannon's Camp Ground United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 3450 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307; or Charles Lea Center, 195 Burdette Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The family is at the home of Nancy Arthur. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Benjamin Charles Arthur please visit our Sympathy Store.