Arthur Franklin, 75, of New Boston, Ohio, went to be with his lord on October 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on December 30, 1950, to the late Dennis R. and Iva Lee Greene Franklin.

Arthur was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a member of American Legion Post 23 and had a passion for the outdoors, particularly fishing. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ and read His Word daily.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by six siblings.

He is survived by three brothers: Dennis R. (Dorsey) Franklin of Millville, New Jersey; James Franklin of Forest City, North Carolina; and David (Debbie) Franklin of Canton, North Carolina. He is also survived by two sisters: Viola Hedden of Anderson, Alabama, and Mary Ann Curtin of Forest City, North Carolina, as well as many other family members and friends who will deeply miss him.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky, with Pastor Raymond Lewis officiating. Visitation for family and friends will take place at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service.

Burial with military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 23 at the Northeast Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, located at 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Grayson, Kentucky, at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 19, 2026.