Larry Arthur

He is survived by his parents R. Paul Bullard and Alice Heath Arthur Bullard, three sisters, Allison Arthur Cullipher (Mike) of Mebane, Jennifer Bullard Stuber (Joey) of Pinehurst, and Susan Bullard Bautsch (Brian), of New Bern. Nieces Olivia Cullipher and Emilie Bautsch, nephews, Aaron Stuber and Briar Bautsch, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Larry is also survived by Myra Long, his partner of 22 years, two stepdaughters, Leida Webber and Jessie Laughinghouse and special friend Brenda Cowan. He was Papa to Ty, Lilli, Bella, Blade, and Gage, and his two beloved dogs, Sadie and TT.

He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Arthur, and grandparents, Larry and Aretta Heath of Fort Barnwell, and Hubert and Christine Arthur of New Bern.

A memorial service will be held at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern, NC at 4:00pm, Saturday, February 24th. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Larry Arthur to Religious Community Services (RCS), PO Box 704, New Bern, NC 28560, www.rcsnewbern.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to Larry's family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.