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Obituary For Arthur Harley
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Graveside Service for Mr. Arthur Harley will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2615 Alligator Road, Effingham, South Carolina. Interment will follow, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Arthur, the youngest of eleven children, was born on October 3, 1942 in Florence, SC to the late Ella Robinson Harley Hunter and Willie Harley. He transitioned to the loving hands Of God on February 1, 2021. He joined Salem United Methodist Church at an early age.
Arthur attended school in Florence South Carolina and graduated from Wilson High School in 1963. While attending high school, he was a bus driver for Florence School District One.
Arthur was joined in holy matrimony with Barbara T. Harley on September 3, 1967. To this union, they were blessed with one daughter, Chantelle.
After high school, Arthur was employed by City Ice and Fuel Company. In 1967, he began his career with Seaboard Coastline, which later became CSX. He retired from CSX after 40 years of service as a Trainman and Conductor. He was a member of Seaboard Fellowship Group.
Arthur was a regularly active person. He enjoyed landscaping, working on cars, and listening to vintage music, especially old school eight tracks. He loved reading the newspaper, watching CNN, western movies, all sporting events, and watching and listening to his favorite music artist, James Brown.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Ella and Willie Harley; four brothers, five sisters, and his mother and father-in-law, Virginia and Sammie Thompson.
Arthur leaves precious memories with his wife, Barbara of 53 years; one loving daughter, Chantelle M. Harley; his oldest brother which was his mentor and father figure, Reverend Lawrence (Henrietta) Harley; four sisters-in-law, Jessie Mae Harley, Martha ( Roydel) Thompson- Henry, Virence (Oscar) Johnson, and Diana (Arthur) Thompson- Green; two nieces and a nephew raised like sisters and brother, Roberta (Willie) Eaddy, Pamela Myers and Samuel (Beulah) Harley; a great nephew who is like a grandson, Delonta J’aden (L J) Smith; and a host of loving , caring and supported nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Please keep the family of Mr. Arthur Harley in your thoughts and prayers.
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Add A CondolenceWe are praying for you and your family. We grieve with you during your lost. God will sustain you 🙏. Love and prayers. Philip and Betty McNeil
Aunt Barbara and Chantelle..Our love prayers and condolences to you always. Uncle Arthur has a very special place in our hearts. We Love You...Shirley, Anthony and Tamika.
Treaver Keith & family will be praying for the family. God bless all of you.
On behalf of the waters family Thanks you for all The years of love and support I would not be the man I am today with you Tim waters
To my Harley family, may you feel the strength of of our Lord during this time. I am thankful for Mr. Arthur giving me auto advice. He will be missed. Love, Mrs. Thomas & Janeen
It's never the right time to say goodbye but we must. Arthur has his wings & has started his journey home. We are ( Sonny, Gerri & family ) so grateful we had you this long. Peace Arthur we will all meet again.
Barbara and chantelle my prayers ate with you. I will continue to keep you in prayer. Love Priscilla Hyman
Barbara and Chantelle,
My heart goes out to you in your loss of Art. He was always so kind to me and I enjoyed chatting sports with him. I know he was so proud of you both and you were the light in his life. May God comfort you in this time of grief; May he shower his mercy upon you in the days ahead Love you so much, Dr. Shelia D Hill
Barbara and Chantelle, My prayers are with you and the family during this time....
Doris Mckever-Tucker
Barbara and Chantelle, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May you find strength and comfort in God that He will carry you through. The Cade / Dukes family
My prayers are with you and your family during your time of sorrow. Ella Franks McAllister
To Mrs. Barbara & Chantelle... .Our heart saddened for your loss. You are in our prayers. May God continue granting you comfort and strength now and throughout the days ahead(Ms. Audrey Davis & Dr. Lurma Swinney)
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
