John Patrick Arthur

Augusta, GA – Mr. John Patrick Arthur, 73, entered into rest on October 20, 2025.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 24, 2025, at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Fr. Andrew Emenike celebrant. The family will receive friends in the narthex from 10:15 until 11:00 AM.

Mr. Arthur was born in Augusta to the late John and Mary Ellen O’Connor Arthur. He worked as a facilities manager at Fort Gordon. Mr. Arthur loved his Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. He was an avid runner and participated in several marathons but would also enjoy a good old Snickers bar too. Mr. Arthur was most of all a family man and was affectionally known as “Bear” or “Papa Bear”.

Mr. Arthur is survived by his children, Megan Mask (Trey), Kelsey Davis (Kyle) and Patrick Arthur (Emily); his grandchildren, William Mask, Oliver Mask, Madeline Mask and Virginia Davis; his former wife and friend, Bonnie Arthur; his niece, Melinda Dansby (Jamey); his nephew, Jeffrey Williams (Katy); his great-nieces and nephews, Lauren Henthorn, Brey Dansby, Archie Williams, and Rosalie Williams; his great-great nephews, Wells Henthorn and Andrew Henthorn. In addition to his parents, Mr. Arthur is preceded in death by his sisters, Lynn Ward and Claire Williams.

If so desired, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com