William Edward "Ed" Arthur was born on October 20, 1946 in Durant, OK, the son of William Tiny Arthur and Zona Merlene (Jones) Arthur.  He passed from this life on December 29, 2022 in Shawnee, OK at the age of 76.  Ed married the love of his life Sherian Wilson on July 3, 1964 in Gainesville, TX.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Sherian Arthur; his parents, Bill and Zona Arthur; son, Blake Arthur; brothers, James Earnest Arthur and Robert Dale Arthur; sisters, LaDonna Sue, Lavada Mae, and Loretta June.

Ed was known for being strong willed, but he had a determination to take care of his family and did a very good job of it.  He took care of everything and everyone.  Ed had many passions.  He enjoyed riding and breaking horses, hunting, fishing, and a loose slot machine.  Ed loved being on his farm and working the land.  He had a green thumb and loved to garden.  In the later years, Ed became a fantastic cook.  After retiring from 27 years of service at Scrivner he started Arthur Trucking.  Above all Ed loved his family.  He will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved him.

Ed is survived by his son, Brett Arthur of Shawnee, OK; daughter, Tamerlyn Arthur of Midwest City, OK; sister, Regina Graham and husband Michael of Harrah, OK; grandchildren, Jazmyn Arthur, Michael Cornwell, Holly Edwards, and Tyler Cornwell; 11 great grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends.