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Robert Charles Arthur, Sr.

April 25, 1929 - March 9, 2010

Robert Charles Arthur, Sr. of Dover died Tuesday March 9, 2010 at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford. He was 80.

Mr. Arthur was born April 25, 1929 in Maple Shade, New Jersey to the late John F. Arthur and Helen M. O’Halloran Arthur.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1947- 1974, retiring in Dover, he was employed by the City of Dover Senior Surrey; State of Delaware – DAST; Del Tech Terry Campus and State of Delaware Office of Information Services as a computer engineer retiring in 2001 after 15 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and photography. Mr. Arthur was a lifetime member of NRA and DAV. He was a member of TREA (The Retired Enlisted Association), AFSA (Air Force Sergeants Association), AARP and American Legion Walter L. Fox Post #2

Mr. Arthur is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Culver Arthur of Dover; four daughters, Roberta Arthur and her husband Steve Coleman of Defuniak Springs, FL, Helen Harper and her husband Horace of Roanoke, AL Donna M. Arthur of Lafayette, TN and Kim Minger and her husband James of Clayton, DE; son, Robert C. Arthur, Jr. of OH and step son, David S. Walls of Smyrna, DE; thirteen grandchildren and one step grandchild and numerous great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held 2pm Saturday March 13, 2010 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE 19963.

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