Paul E. Arthurs Sr., 60, of Chillicothe, passed away 9:12 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born March 8, 1960, in Ross County to the late Robert L. Sr. and Virginia C. Bennett Arthurs.

Surviving are children, Sandra D. (Anthony) Staley, of Clarksburg, OH, Paul E. Arthurs Jr., and Misty Arthurs, both of Columbus, OH; 13 grandchildren including Serenetee, Kaeden, and Karlee of which he had guardianship over and 2 great grandchildren and one on the way; a brother, Tim (Debbie) Arthurs and a sister, Kathy (Sonny) Madden, both of Chillicothe; uncles, Dennie (Pam) Arthurs, of Atlanta, OH and Hubert (Darlene) Arthurs, of Circleville, OH; companion, Jeanie Timmons, of Circleville; nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer L. Arthurs; a son, Chad Arthurs; a brother, Robert L. Arthurs Jr. and a sister, Sandra K. Bliss.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 in Springbank Cemetery with Lewis Brown officiating.  Calling hours will be 1 hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ware Funeral Home, 121 W. Second St., Chillicothe, OH 45601.

You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com