Arthur Lee “Root” Ard, 70 years 6 months and 4 days of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Arthur was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on Wednesday, November 16th, 1949, son of the late Hobert G. Ard and Ruby Bell Ard. He worked as a Grade Foreman for Elmo Greer and Sons and also worked for the State Highway Department. He was of the Baptist faith and cherished his granddog “Gracie Bell”, loved Nascar races, playing cards, University of Kentucky Basketball, and hunting and fishing with his special brother-in-law, Edwin Wayne Ping.
Arthur was survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wilma Rose Ard; one son, James Arthur Ard; three sisters, Mildred Leisure, Betty Ping, and his twin sister, Linda Mattox; like a daughter, Cindy Girdler; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Ard who departed this life on July 11th, 1981 and Ruby Ard who departed this life on April 19th, 1985; one son, Bruce Wayne Ard who was born into eternal life on December 14th, 1967; one daughter, Ruby Irene Ard who departed this life on March 22nd, 1985; and five brothers, Buddie Donald Girdler who departed this life on June 1st, 2001, Elza "Blue John" Ard who departed this life on January 29th, 2004 , Leslie "Les" Ard who departed this life on November 28th, 1995, Robert "Buck" Ard who departed this life on August 6th, 2004, and Lloyd "Wayne" Ard who departed this life on March 18th, 2003.
Visitations were held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Herman Hamilton officiating.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Arthur was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on Wednesday, November 16th, 1949, son of the late Hobert G. Ard and Ruby Bell Ard. He worked as a Grade Foreman for Elmo Greer and Sons and also worked for the State Highway Department. He was of the Baptist faith and cherished his granddog “Gracie Bell”, loved Nascar races, playing cards, University of Kentucky Basketball, and hunting and fishing with his special brother-in-law, Edwin Wayne Ping.
Arthur was survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wilma Rose Ard; one son, James Arthur Ard; three sisters, Mildred Leisure, Betty Ping, and his twin sister, Linda Mattox; like a daughter, Cindy Girdler; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Ard who departed this life on July 11th, 1981 and Ruby Ard who departed this life on April 19th, 1985; one son, Bruce Wayne Ard who was born into eternal life on December 14th, 1967; one daughter, Ruby Irene Ard who departed this life on March 22nd, 1985; and five brothers, Buddie Donald Girdler who departed this life on June 1st, 2001, Elza "Blue John" Ard who departed this life on January 29th, 2004 , Leslie "Les" Ard who departed this life on November 28th, 1995, Robert "Buck" Ard who departed this life on August 6th, 2004, and Lloyd "Wayne" Ard who departed this life on March 18th, 2003.
Visitations were held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Herman Hamilton officiating.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Arthur Lee “Root” Ard, 70 years 6 months and 4 days of age, of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Arthur was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on Wednesday, November 16th, 1949, son of the late Hobert G. Ard and Ruby Bell Ard. He worked as a Grade Foreman for Elmo Greer and Sons and also worked for the State Highway Department. He was of the Baptist faith and cherished his granddog “Gracie Bell”, loved Nascar races, playing cards, University of Kentucky Basketball, and hunting and fishing with his special brother-in-law, Edwin Wayne Ping.
Arthur was survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wilma Rose Ard; one son, James Arthur Ard; three sisters, Mildred Leisure, Betty Ping, and his twin sister, Linda Mattox; like a daughter, Cindy Girdler; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Ard who departed this life on July 11th, 1981 and Ruby Ard who departed this life on April 19th, 1985; one son, Bruce Wayne Ard who was born into eternal life on December 14th, 1967; one daughter, Ruby Irene Ard who departed this life on March 22nd, 1985; and five brothers, Buddie Donald Girdler who departed this life on June 1st, 2001, Elza "Blue John" Ard who departed this life on January 29th, 2004 , Leslie "Les" Ard who departed this life on November 28th, 1995, Robert "Buck" Ard who departed this life on August 6th, 2004, and Lloyd "Wayne" Ard who departed this life on March 18th, 2003.
Visitations were held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Herman Hamilton officiating.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Arthur was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on Wednesday, November 16th, 1949, son of the late Hobert G. Ard and Ruby Bell Ard. He worked as a Grade Foreman for Elmo Greer and Sons and also worked for the State Highway Department. He was of the Baptist faith and cherished his granddog “Gracie Bell”, loved Nascar races, playing cards, University of Kentucky Basketball, and hunting and fishing with his special brother-in-law, Edwin Wayne Ping.
Arthur was survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Wilma Rose Ard; one son, James Arthur Ard; three sisters, Mildred Leisure, Betty Ping, and his twin sister, Linda Mattox; like a daughter, Cindy Girdler; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends who mourn his passing.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Ard who departed this life on July 11th, 1981 and Ruby Ard who departed this life on April 19th, 1985; one son, Bruce Wayne Ard who was born into eternal life on December 14th, 1967; one daughter, Ruby Irene Ard who departed this life on March 22nd, 1985; and five brothers, Buddie Donald Girdler who departed this life on June 1st, 2001, Elza "Blue John" Ard who departed this life on January 29th, 2004 , Leslie "Les" Ard who departed this life on November 28th, 1995, Robert "Buck" Ard who departed this life on August 6th, 2004, and Lloyd "Wayne" Ard who departed this life on March 18th, 2003.
Visitations were held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Herman Hamilton officiating.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR,
1 Thessalonians 4. 16-18
(King James Version)
16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
NOTE: In accordance with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendations concerning the COVID-19 Virus there are certain limitations in attendance allowed. Visitors were ask to be aware that upon arrival to comply with certain regulations set forth by the Governor's office concerning funerals.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
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