Abbot John ARTHUR of Chanute
- Born: 15 Aug 1918, Chanute, Neosho, KS, USA
- Married: 6 Dec 1970, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, USA
- Died: 28 Dec 2005, Chanute, Neosho, KS, USA
General Notes:
1920 U.S. Federal Census:
Age given: 1 year, 5 months
Birthplace given: Kansas
Residence: Canville Twp., Neosho, Kansas
Occupation: -
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1930 U.S. Federal Census:
Age given: 12 years
Birthplace given: Kansas
Residence: Canville Twp., Neosho, Kansas
Occupation: -
Research Notes:
Obit Extract:
Abbot John Arthur, 87, Chanute, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 15, 1918, in rural Chanute, the son of William John and Mable Vivian Arthur. He completed eighth grade at Union Valley and graduated from Chanute High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945, serving in the 864th Engineers Aviation Battalion in the South Pacific. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze service star, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
After the service, he and his father together ran their farming operation and dairy farm. He retired in 1967 and built a home in Chanute. He worked at Nu-Wa Campers until 1982.
He was a member of Westview Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
On Dec. 6, 1970, he married Tina Lou Flint in Joplin, Mo. She died in January 1996.
Survivors include a sister, Lena Jane Wiles, Madera, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six brothers and a sister.
Marriage Information:
Abbot married Tina Lou FLINT on 6 Dec 1970 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, USA. (Tina Lou FLINT died in Jan 1996.)
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