Arthur Leon Keith III

On Monday, February 23, 2026, Arthur Leon Keith III, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at UAMS in Little Rock at the age of 57.

Arthur was born on September 16, 1968, in Nuenen, Netherlands, to Maria Vries and the late Arthur L. Keith II. As a young boy, he immigrated to the United States with his family. As a teenager, Arthur was raised in the household of Mary Karloski. He later graduated from Fayetteville High School and went on to attend nursing school as a young man.

In 1988, Arthur married his wife, Pam, and began building a life and community in Northwest Arkansas. Arthur was known for his easy laugh, warm smile, and welcoming demeanor. Over the years, he enjoyed camping, outdoor sports, and bowling with family and friends. Above all, Arthur would say his most cherished moments were those spent with the people he loved.

Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Keith II, and his sister, Yvonne.

He is survived by his mother, Maria; his wife, Pam; his sister Anita; his children, Valerie (John), Melvin (Tiffany), and Arthur (Sara); his grandchildren, Katie (Dakota), McKenna, Blake, Alexander, Jackson, and Nash; his six great-grandchildren; his loving in laws, Kathryn, Don, and Faye; as well as numerous other extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

A memorial service celebrating Arthur's life will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas.

He will be remembered for his kindness, his warmth, and his love and devotion to his family, a love that will live on in all those who were blessed to know him.

Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com