Otha Mitchell Arthur

Otha Mitchell “Big O” or “Mitch” Arthur, 73, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1946 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Otha Curtis and Donnie Mae Hicks Arthur. Mitch was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from O’Ames with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Steelworkers Union and enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Mitch is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Lipps Arthur; his children, Angela Michelle Oxley of Belpre, Jeremy Robert Arthur of Bristow, VA, Justin Scott Arthur of Vienna, and Jeffry Todd Arthur of Parkersburg; two sisters, Joyce Loan and Ruth Jackson both of Parkersburg; one brother, Harold Arthur of Barberton, OH; two granddaughters, Eden Grace Oxley and Madeleine Nicole Gobidas (Aaron); two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Pia Gobidas and Gaius Atlas Gobidas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mitch was preceded in death by his brothers, Otha C. “Bob” Arthur and infant brother, Richard Arthur; and one sister, Oma Ruth “Boots” North. A gathering of family and friends to remember Mitch, will be held at 2 pm on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St. Visitation will be one hour prior on Monday at the funeral home.