Arthur was born and raised in Harrison. He grew up on Depot St in the Witham/Ward homestead. He was the son of Norman Ward and Celia Witham Ward. He married Merilyn E. Graham in 1957. They raised their three sons Wayne (Deb), Wyatt (DiAnne), and Wade (Kim) in Harrison. Arthur in his later years was renowned up and down the East Coast as a talented artist. Arthur left Harrison in his early forties to pursue his career. He returned to the area in 2018.
Besides his three boys, he is survived by the following grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Mindi, Nikki, Tia, Michael, Jason, Steve, Joe, Adam, Falishia, Whitney, Martika, Wade, Kylie, Kaylin, Tanner, Bryson, Brooke, Madelynn, Dawson, Charlie, Lucas, and Catalina . He is also survived by siblings Norma, Beverly, Vivian, Phil, Dennis, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife Merilyn, grandson Wayne, and siblings Neal, Richard, and Betty.
There will be no services at this time per Arthur’s request. Burial date still to be determined. He was loved, and will be missed.
