Obituary of Jesse Bernard Arthur

Jesse Bernard Arthur (J.B), 72, of Huddleston, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday August 2, 2015 after a valiant fight with cancer. Jesse was born on February 13, 1943 in Pittsylvania County, to the late Sam Washington Arthur and Rebecca Forlines Arthur. He was also preceded in death by his son, Justin Alan Arthur and a niece, Sandy Pagans Gillespie. He served in the US Army from 1960-1963. He retired from Burlington Industries where he worked as an Air Jet Technician for 33 years. He was an active member of Palestine Baptist Church and worked as their handyman/custodian. He loved spending time with his family. Jesse is survived by his wife of over 41 years, Maurleen Hastings Arthur and his daughter, Julie Marie Arthur both of Huddleston; grandchildren: Lucas Shreve Arthur, Brendan David Perdue and Megan Nicole Perdue, Wirtz, VA; sisters: Mary Arthur Pagans, Moneta, VA, Eve Arthur Goode, Huddleston, VA; and sister-in-law, Lea Ann (Hastings) Matthews (Matt), Deltona, FL; his uncle: Chatman Pagans, Moneta VA; and one aunt, Elizabeth Forlines Boley of Lynch Station, VA; his nephew, Mark Wayne Goode, Huddleston VA and two nieces, Donna Pagans Vaughan, Moneta VA; Trena Lea Ferguson, Deltona, FL and numerous other family members and friends. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Gentle Shepard Hospice and Linda Smith. We will always carry your memory in our hearts. Funeral services will be held at the Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston on Wednesday August 5 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Kevin King, Sr. and Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 4 from 5 until 7 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 11351 Leesville Rd, Huddleston, VA. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Huddleston.