Billy Arthur

[28 JUL 1933 - E1 - 20337 - 11OCT 2023]

Billy Arthur Eulogies

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[NOV 2019 NOVA Lunch]



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[DEC 2018 NOVA Lunch]



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'55 DC Holiday Brunch
[ANCC - Dec 2018]



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Pat Strati - Dave McNerney - Billy Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2017]



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[DEC 2017 NOVA Lunch]



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Ed Anderson - Norm Blahuta - Dave McNerney - Bill McCulla - Jim Cutchin - Matt Schepps - Marty McGuire - Jack Doyle - Billy Arthur (Rich Miller left early and isn't in picture) [NOVA Lunch - NOV 2015]



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Carl McNair and Billy Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2014]



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McNair's and Billy Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2014]



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Earl Singer and Billy Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2014]



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Malone's - McNair - Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2012]



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Charlie Johnson - Billy Arthur - Joe Franklin
[DC Party - DEC 2012]



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Danielle Troyan - Bob Strati - Billy Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2011]



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Ray Gunderson - Jim Cutchin - Billy Arthur
[DC Party - DEC 2011]



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Billy Arthur and Carl McNair
[DC Party - DEC 2011]



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McNair - Dugan - Senger - Arthur -
Blahuta - Cathey - Strati [NOV 2000]



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McNair - Dugan - Singer - Arthur - Blahuta -
Cathey - Strati [E-1: NOV 2000]



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Jim Eddins and Billy Arthur
[1989]



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E-1 Firsties - 1st Row: Nidever - Olive - McNair - Lapham (CO) - Nordlie - Cathey - Keegan - 2nd Row: Dugan - Burrus - Norm Smith - 3rd Row: Daly - Strati - Muller - 4th Row: Blahuta - Arthur - 5th Row: Ralls - Hinrichs - Richie Johnson - Singer - Coleman



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2015 AOG Online Register
(Updated JUL 2019)

Billy A. Arthur
Cullum No: 20337
Class of: 1955
Born: MS
Appointment:
Branch: Inf
History:
20337
Billy Adair Arthur
B-MS:
Inf:
Hq2Div 59-60 [CM]:
TIS 61:
ROTC UMiami 61-63:
2Bn 8Cav 64-65:
MA English ColumbiaU 66:
Dept English USMA 66-68:
DCO 3Bde 101AbnDiv RVN 69-70 [4BSM-AM-CM-CI]:
InfBd 70-74 [MSM]:
PAO BerlinCmd 75-76 [LM]:
Ret 76 LTC:
MilHistorian USArCtr for Mil Hist 86-Ret 96:
Antiques Dealer 97

Register Glossary


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Rachel 'Rae' Arthur

Billy Arthur advised me this morning that his wife, Rachel (Rae), passed away peacefully yesterday in the Alexandria Hospital surrounded by her family.

She had experienced a catastrophic stroke a couple of days before, while in her doctor's office for follow-up on what she and the family thought had been a minor illness following their most recent shopping trip to England for antiques and collectibles for their small business. She was taken from the doctor's office by the paramedics/EMT's to the Alexandria Hospital and never recovered. Her name was entered on the Class Prayer List yesterday and may she now Rest in Eternal Peace.

The family has not yet determined the time and place for her Memorial Service and is working with the Everly Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, VA, who will handle the arrangements.

Billy will keep us advised when the plans are finalized.

In Sadness,

CARL

Carl H. McNair, Jr.
Roommate and Life long Friend of Billy Arthur
Carl.McNair@cps-ps.com
22 APR 2016


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Rachel 'Rae' M. Arthur

Beloved wife and mother passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 54 years and 10 months, Lt. Col. (US Army Ret), Billy A. Arthur and son, Richard L. Arthur. Rachel was born on July 31, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia.

In June 1961 Rachel married then Captain Billy A. Arthur in the Fort Benning, GA, Post Chapel. She accompanied her husband throughout his career, to Columbia University, West Point, NY, Germany and back to Fort Benning. Rachel served in federal civil service at many of their postings as an admin administrator and in Intelligence Offices while in Berlin and Heidelberg and held the highest compartmented security clearance.

After her husband''s retirement from the Army he entered Civil Service and was posted back to Germany in 1980 for six years. Reassigned to Washington, DC in 1986, they made their home in Alexandria and Rachel worked at the HQ, Corps of Engineers. By 1994 Rachel had accumulated enough longevity to retire. She then devoted full time to her first love, antiques. An expert in style and virtually all art and crafts, including restoration, needlepoint and upholstery, she had no peer in enhancing common items into the exceptional for her antique shop. She was currently the owner of 'Rae''s Collectibles' in Alexandria, VA.

There will be a service for her at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2016 followed by burial in Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria.


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Billy A. Arthur

Billy A. Arthur passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. He is survived by his son Richard L. Arthur.

Billy was born on July 28, 1933 in Aberdeen, Mississippi. He graduated from Aberdeen High School, later attending the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY graduating in 1955.

In June 1961 Billy, then Captain Billy A. Arthur, married Rachel Meadows in the Fort Benning, GA, Post Chapel. Together they moved often, from West Point, NY, Heidelberg, Germany, Berlin, Germany and back to Fort Benning. Throughout their years of moving they also traveled extensively all through the US and Europe.

After retirement from the Army he entered Civil Service and was posted back to Heidelberg, Germany for many years ultimately being reassigned to Washington, DC. They made their home in Alexandria, VA.

After finally retiring for good Billy and Rachel devoted their time to their loves; their cats, traveling and antiques. Over the years they made thirty two trips to the UK to buy antiques for their shop "Rae's Collectibles" that was located in Alexandria, VA. Billy also enjoyed golf and volunteering with cat rescue organizations.

Rachel died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2016 leaving Billy bereft and heart broken.
There will be a graveside service for Billy at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 2823 King Street, Alexandria at 11 a.m. on November 6, 2023. In lieu of flowers please consider sending a donation to Alley Cat Rescue P.O. Box 96499, Washington DC 20077 ACR@saveacat.org

Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 3, 2023.


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