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Note: e read extensively, and could converse on manysubjects. He was especially good with mathematics and science relatedtopics. He was very good at carpentry and built all of the homes he andFrances lived in, with the exception of their last home, in Claremore, OK.
He was a very opinionated person, and hated to admit having beenwrong. In a conversation with his daughter, Lynn, shortly before hisdeath, he did state that one of his opinions concerning life on otherplanets (he didn't believe in it) may not be correct. She thought thatwas a milestone!
Arthur did not believe in religion, and was agnostic. He argued hispoint on many occasions with ministers and missionaries. During theyears he sold real estate in Kissimmee, Florida, one of his best friendswas an evangelist named P.W. Hayes. Although they disagreed on religion,they respected each other greatly.
Arthur was always honest in his dealings with others, having beentaught that quality by his parents. He would never have consideredcheating another person and did not respect anyone who did.
Among his many talents, Arthur was also able to find water. He wasable to dowse using an apple stick. He located water on severalproperties, including all those that he owned. A neighbor had hired awell driller, and after several dry holes were drilled, the well drillertold the neighbor that there was no water on his property. The neighborasked Arthur to come up, and water was located. The well driller dugwhere Arthur had indicated, and found water.
When Arthur was in the hospital during his final illness, at onepoint he looked off across the room, and a look of recognition cameacross his face. He raised his fingers in the "OK" sign, smiled andnodded. His daughter Lynn wondered if he saw something that brought himpeace, and what that might have been. She hopes it was his much lovedfather, waiting for him.
LIFESPAN: 76 years, 8 months, 16 days
Note: BIOGRAPHY: Arthur was a very intelligent man, even though he did notcomplete high school. H
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