McArthur
ALMA — Mr. Samuel McArthur, age 73, of Alma, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born January 11, 1953, in Waycross, he was a son of the late Charles William McArthur, Sr. and Margaret Justice McArthur. He grew up in Chesterl and, Ohio, and graduated from West Geauga High School, but lived most of his adult life in Ware and Bacon counties. He had worked as a parts manager for Sunshine Toyota, a service manager for Crosby Nissan Pontiac, but retired as owner and operator of S&T Farms. He was a member of Lees Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his wife, Terrie Kirkland McArthur; a brother, Charles William McArthur, Jr.; and his inlaws, Riley Dalton Kirkland and Geneva Boyett Bacon (husband Pete).
Survivors include his three daughters, Tammy McArthur Gardner (husband Chris) of Baxley, Christy Strickland (husband Joc) of Blackshear, and Samantha Lee (husband Lester) of Hoboken; eight grandchildren, Darrell Westberry, Brandon Seevers (Krista), Leah Theus (Duke), Destiny Lee, Cassidy Lee, Samuel Lee, Tessa Strickland, and Tealee Strickland; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Kevin McArthur (wife Angie) of Blackshear, and Richard McArthur of Waycross; sister, Dorothy Jane Woodard of Virginia; two brothers-in-law, Tim Kirkland (wife Jerri) of West Virginia, and Chris Kirkland of Waynesville; along with several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 14 at Lees Chapel Baptist Church, 264 Lees Chapel Road, Nicholls.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
