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Arthur Wilson Obituary
May 27, 1947 - April 28, 2025
Arthur Frewen Wilson III "Butch", 77, of Arrington, died Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Lynchburg on May 27, 1947, he lived most of his life in his beloved Nelson County and was a son of the late Arthur F. Wilson Jr. and Juliet Wills Gantt Wilson.
Arthur was a United States Navy veteran, having proudly served his country. He was an architect for many years retiring from WileyWilson. He was also a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Arthur loved croquet and played frequently. He possessed a love of and a talent for drawing and sketching.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Dianne Massie Wilson; sons, Arthur Frewen Wilson IV, and Robert Edward Wilson (Jessica), both of Crozet; brother, Mark Lewis Wilson (Janice) of Piney River; sister, Patricia Susan Wilkerson (Reggie) of Monroe; granddaughters Courtney and Helen Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Wilson.
A graveside service with military honors by American Legion Post 16, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the Wilson Family Cemetery at 1604 Wilson Road, Arrington Va., by Pastor James Bryant and special friend Wayne Massie.
Byrum-Parr Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Mike and Dinah Watson
May 25, 2025
Prayers for all! Arthur was a very special guy and we so enjoyed working with him at the Greenwood Partnership.
Carolyn Campbell Lavecchia
May 25, 2025
Dear Dianne,
I am so sorry to hear of Arthur's passing. We were high school classmates. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gabe Trent
May 23, 2025
I worked at WileyWilson and enjoyed joking around with Arthur. He once boasted that he gave Dianne a broom as a gift. Both Navy vets, we traded stories of our time in service. My sympathy to Dianne and his sons.
Arthur Lamb
May 22, 2025
Dear Diane, it was with sadness I read this morning´s obituary. Love, prayers and my condolences for you and your family. I won´t be able to attend the service. I no longer live in my house in Madison Heights. I reside in an assisted living facility near Richmond in Mechanicsville. My brother lives about 20 minutes from me. Again, all my sympathy for you, With Love, Arthur Lamb
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