of Batesville, MS
August 31, 1939 - October 15, 2018
Arthur McElya, age 79, passed away October 15, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. Arthur was born August 31, 1939 in Earle, Arkansas to parents Arthur and Lura Mae McElya. He later in life met Juanita Gardner and the two spent a happy life together until God called her home in 2012. He was in the construction industry.
Arthur leaves behind two sons; Tony and Ronnie McElya and two daughters; Tina Baker (Danny) and Angela Hardy (Tom). He leaves one sister, Barbara Johnson and two brothers; James "Buddy" and Jack McElya. He will be missed deeply by three grandchildren; Chris and Misty Conn and Dale McElya and five great-grandchildren as well. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister, Elizabeth Singleton and one grandchild, Angelique McElya.
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Jane Maness
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Thinking of you all at this time. You know we loved Arthur....will always cherish the memories of the fun times we had.
Emma Smith
Thursday, October 18, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. God hates to see us suffer, and He is deeply saddened by the death of his people. Isaiah 63:9 tells us that our distress is distressing to Him. It is comforting to know that God feels for us when we suffer. The Bible tells us what God is going to do in the future - Revelation 21:4 says that "He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more." God also promises in Acts 24:15 that "there will be a resurrection." Soon, you will see your loved one again, and under the hand of God, no one will suffer or die ever again. Until then, take comfort in the scripture's promises of a good future for mankind.