Robert W "Bob" Arthur, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011, Born June 17, 1945 In Lindale, Texas. Preceded in death by Father TL Arthur, Jr. and Mother Natalie Ann Arthur.
Survived by Brothers Thomas Arthur and wife Yoko, Jim Arthur and wife Gloria. Sons Jeff Arthur and wife Paula, Matt Arthur and wife Cher. Grandchildren Lauren, Preston, Brandon, Caleb and Berkeigh as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was the inspiration and founder of the Southwestern Canoe Rendezvous. This signature event conducted by the Houston Canoe Club from 1989 to 2001 raised the image and knowledge of Paddlesports in Texas.
Bob also served as Commodore of the Houston Canoe Club as well as other officer positions. He served on the Texas Rivers Conservation Board for TPWD and the board of the American Canoe Association.
Bob currently was on the Board of the Bayou Preservation Association where he headed the Paddle Trails Committee and was instrumental in having Buffalo Bayou in Houston designated as Texas' longest paddle trail.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Tyler Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler, Texas 75704. There will be a graveside service following the memorial service at Sand Flat Cemetery on county road 313 in Smith County.
Memorials can be made to the Bayou Preservation Association, PO Box 131563 Houston, Texas 77219
Survived by Brothers Thomas Arthur and wife Yoko, Jim Arthur and wife Gloria. Sons Jeff Arthur and wife Paula, Matt Arthur and wife Cher. Grandchildren Lauren, Preston, Brandon, Caleb and Berkeigh as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was the inspiration and founder of the Southwestern Canoe Rendezvous. This signature event conducted by the Houston Canoe Club from 1989 to 2001 raised the image and knowledge of Paddlesports in Texas.
Bob also served as Commodore of the Houston Canoe Club as well as other officer positions. He served on the Texas Rivers Conservation Board for TPWD and the board of the American Canoe Association.
Bob currently was on the Board of the Bayou Preservation Association where he headed the Paddle Trails Committee and was instrumental in having Buffalo Bayou in Houston designated as Texas' longest paddle trail.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Tyler Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler, Texas 75704. There will be a graveside service following the memorial service at Sand Flat Cemetery on county road 313 in Smith County.
Memorials can be made to the Bayou Preservation Association, PO Box 131563 Houston, Texas 77219
Robert W "Bob" Arthur, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011, Born June 17, 1945 In Lindale, Texas. Preceded in death by Father TL Arthur, Jr. and Mother Natalie Ann Arthur.
Survived by Brothers Thomas Arthur and wife Yoko, Jim Arthur and wife Gloria. Sons Jeff Arthur and wife Paula, Matt Arthur and wife Cher. Grandchildren Lauren, Preston, Brandon, Caleb and Berkeigh as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was the inspiration and founder of the Southwestern Canoe Rendezvous. This signature event conducted by the Houston Canoe Club from 1989 to 2001 raised the image and knowledge of Paddlesports in Texas.
Bob also served as Commodore of the Houston Canoe Club as well as other officer positions. He served on the Texas Rivers Conservation Board for TPWD and the board of the American Canoe Association.
Bob currently was on the Board of the Bayou Preservation Association where he headed the Paddle Trails Committee and was instrumental in having Buffalo Bayou in Houston designated as Texas' longest paddle trail.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Tyler Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler, Texas 75704. There will be a graveside service following the memorial service at Sand Flat Cemetery on county road 313 in Smith County.
Memorials can be made to the Bayou Preservation Association, PO Box 131563 Houston, Texas 77219
Survived by Brothers Thomas Arthur and wife Yoko, Jim Arthur and wife Gloria. Sons Jeff Arthur and wife Paula, Matt Arthur and wife Cher. Grandchildren Lauren, Preston, Brandon, Caleb and Berkeigh as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was the inspiration and founder of the Southwestern Canoe Rendezvous. This signature event conducted by the Houston Canoe Club from 1989 to 2001 raised the image and knowledge of Paddlesports in Texas.
Bob also served as Commodore of the Houston Canoe Club as well as other officer positions. He served on the Texas Rivers Conservation Board for TPWD and the board of the American Canoe Association.
Bob currently was on the Board of the Bayou Preservation Association where he headed the Paddle Trails Committee and was instrumental in having Buffalo Bayou in Houston designated as Texas' longest paddle trail.
Memorial services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Tyler Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 12053 State Highway 64 West, Tyler, Texas 75704. There will be a graveside service following the memorial service at Sand Flat Cemetery on county road 313 in Smith County.
Memorials can be made to the Bayou Preservation Association, PO Box 131563 Houston, Texas 77219
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