12/22/2017

Mr. Willie "Ray" McArthur, 74, resident of Wadley, died Friday evening at his residence.  Mr. McArthur was born in Emanuel County, son of the late Ernest and Lou Ella Douglas  McArthur. He was preceded in death by 3 half  brothers-- Pete Grant, Winfred Grant and Douglas Grant.  He had lived in Wadley most of his life. Ray had been a salesman for 35 years and had retired from Fulghum Industries  Security. Ray was a member of Stonewall Lodge #98 in Louisville. He was of the Baptist faith.  Ray loved his  grandchildren and all of his family.

Graveside services for Mr. McArthur will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 A.M. from the Wadley Cemetery with Reverend David Boggs officiating.  The Family will receive friends at Smith Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M.

Survivors include-- wife-- Janice Meeks McArthur

son-- Jamie McArthur

son--Travis McArthur(Angela)

2 grandsons-- Nash McArthur and Ridge McArthur

2 sisters-- Imogene Bramlitt

Cheryl Wheeler

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley