JAMES COY ARTHUR

James “Art” Coy Arthur, 78, of Sumter, went home to glory on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, from medical complications. He was born on Sept. 22, 1948, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather.

He served in the United States Air Force for 24 years and is a distinguished Vietnam and Desert Storm war veteran. James was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, children, family, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 130 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Troy Cato, pastor.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive AME Church Memorial Garden, Pear Street, Woodrow.

The family is receiving relatives and friends from 3 to 8 p.m. at the home, 1499 Crowndale Drive, Sumter.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.