Paul Ernest Arthur

PAUL ERNEST ARTHUR, 76 of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away May 31, 2023, in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on July 21, 1946, the son of Mona Belle Johnson Arthur and the late Hiram Carl Arthur. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Ara Michalle Oldaker.
Paul was a graduate of Huntington East High School Class of 1964 and West Virginia University School of Pharmacy Class of 1969. He was retired pharmacist from the VA Medical Center. In addition, he was a member of Zeta Beta Tau while attending Marshall University. Paul had an unending love for his family and friends that can never be duplicated.
He is survived by the love of his life, Erma McCallister Arthur, his wife of 38 years; his mother whom he cherished, Mona Arthur; his precious daughter, Susan Arthur; his treasured grandchildren, Ryan Ashworth and his wife Bailie, Blake Ashworth, and Jordan Storms; his brother and sister-in-law, George and Cassie Arthur; his niece, Julie (Jon) Evans; his nephew, Gregory (Gretchen) Arthur; his daughter's widower, Charles Oldaker and his children Austin (Emily) Oldaker, Tristin Oldaker, and Braxton Oldaker; and numerous cousins and friends.
Paul was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved by so many. The family would like to express their appreciation for the staff of Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House for the loving care that he received.
In celebration of his life, Pastor Gregory Arthur will conduct a service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, West Virginia. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, West Virginia. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Pallbearers are Ryan Ashworth, Blake Ashworth, Craig Hagan, Larry McCallister Jr., David Adams, and Braxton Oldaker.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Victories Animal Rescue or Huntington City Mission. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.