Arthur Norton, age 82, of Arkadelphia, formerly from Pima, AZ, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 13, 1933 in Kimball, AZ the son of the late Walter Samuel and Ethel Irene Nelms Norton. Arthur was a retired farmer, painter and heavy equipment operator. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Arthur was a life time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Dillon. Survivors are his loving wife of forty-seven years, Barbara Flowers Norton of the home, four sons, Samuel Arthur Norton of Arkadelphia, James David Norton, Donald Norton and Dion Norton, all of Arizona, four daughters, Brenda Norton of New Mexico, Carolyn Garcia of Nevada and Kayla Norton and Barbara Hammond of Arizona, three brothers, Kenneth, Arnold and Max Norton all of Arizona, twenty-three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Steve Carter officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Army honors team. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Clark County, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guestbook.