John S. Arthur

John S. Arthur, 79, of Indianapolis passed away on September 23, 2019. Born November 12, 1939 to L. Dale and Mary (Loughery) Arthur in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a medic. During his career, John worked as a metallurgist for Ertels Manufacturing. He was a 40-year member of the Castleton Church of the Nazarene, where he served for many years as the church photographer and playing with the praise band. He loved music- especially classical, playing his guitar, and was always creative in his many ventures in life. John’s sense of humor and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew him.

John is survived by his wife, Verna L. (Thomas) Arthur, whom he married on July 16, 1983. He is also survived by his many beloved nieces and nephews who were very dear to him. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dale Arthur and Richard Arthur.

Friends may call from 4-7pm on Friday, September 27^th and from 10-11am on Saturday, September 28^th at Castleton Church of the Nazarene, 7848 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services will immediately follow calling on Saturday beginning at 11am. Burial will be private at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to: Wycliffe Bible Translaters – 11450 Translation Way PO Box 62043 Orlando, FL 32862, https://www.wycliffe.org/donate and https://wycliffeassociates.org/.