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Arnold Cephas Obituary
ARNOLD PURNELL CEPHAS
On Saturday, October 16, 2010. Devoted husband and father; avid golfer and coach; treasured "Brother" and friend of many now at rest with the Lord. Funeral Services on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 6634 St. Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill, MD. Wake 10 a.m. Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. Arnold leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 45 years, Joyce Murphy Cephas; two children, Kia Farlough (Marlon), and Ivan Cephas; his step-mother Florinda Cephas; five sisters, Shirley Butler, Shelby Fenwick (Jesse), Jeanette Cephas, Brenda Reese and Trois Parker (David); five brothers, Elton, Theodore (Ernestine), Weejay (Edie), Dewayne Cephas (Teresa) and Rodney Cephas; one grandson Mason Farlough; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other treasured relatives and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arnold Cephas
Jestine Pinder Pryor
October 17, 2022
Remembering dear Arnold on the anniversary of his passing. Arnold was a Mace's Lane High School classmate and a Morgan State College (now University) classmate. Missing my classmate of 9 years. Praying for the Cephas family.
Keisha Coggs
November 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are truly with Mrs. Cephas, Ivan, and Kia. I always remember that Mr. Cephas was always smiling, always cheerful. A bright light in our neighborhood.
Edward and Joan Tisdale
October 24, 2010
We were saddened to hear of Arnold's passing. Our sympathy to Joyce and the family on the loss of our friend.
Jestine Pinder Pryor
October 24, 2010
Arnold was indeed a special person. All through our years at Mace's Lane High School in Cambridge, MD and then throughout our four college years at Morgan State College (now University) in Baltimore, MD, Arnold remained a jubilant, loyal, and steadfast friend. To Joyce and family, I know you are thankful of the wonderful memories you have of a good life with Arnold. May God keep you in His care. Blessings.
Addis Taylor
October 23, 2010
To the Cephas family. you have my deepest sympathy in this most difficult time. Arnold was a very caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
James T. Robinson
October 22, 2010
To the Cephas family, our sincere and deepest condolence. You will always be in
our thougths and prayers.
James T. "Robbie" Robinson & Family
Evelyn Gibbs
October 22, 2010
you will be truly missed class mate
Ray Streeter
October 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family at this time. I was saddened and shocked to hear of Arnold Cephus' passing.
A friend, former neighbor,and coworker
October 22, 2010
Hugh and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Arnold Cephas. I will always remember him as a person who smiled freely and often and who seemed to enjoy his life to the fullest. This was quite a testimony to many people. May your hearts continue to smile when you remember Cephas.
Hugh and Bernie Carey
Charles Elbert
October 22, 2010
May you rest in peace my class mate and may your family keep their hands in God hand
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