BARRY ARTHURS

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, March 11, 2009

FRANKLIN FURNACE— Barry Lee Arthurs, 54, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Monday. March 9, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 29, 1956, a son of the late Charles Cecil Arthurs and the late Thelma F. Porter. Barry was a retired lineman for Ohio Power Company with over 20 years of service.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tracy M. Maggard of Franklin Furnace and Lisa M. Ashley and her husband, Christopher, of Ironton; three brothers, Charles A. Arthurs and his wife, Mildred, of Franklin Furnace, Robert “Bob” Arthurs and his wife, Beverly, of Camden and Gary Cecil Arthurs and his wife, Donna, of Ironton and a sister, Brenda Johnson, of Oxford. Barry also leaves to mourn his passing a former wife, Mary M. Arthurs of Franklin Furnace; four grandchildren, Brett, Nicholas and Ryan Ashley and Katelyn Maggard. He also leaves a special friend, Hope Arthur of Franklin Furnace.
There will be a private funeral service with Pastor Larry Lavender officiating. Burial will be in Buckeye Cemetery. The family has entrusted his care to Brown Funeral Chapel.