Kevin J. Arthur, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully in Peachtree City, Georgia, on March 14, 2026, at the age of 76. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Mary, of Peachtree City, Georgia; three children, Sarah (Felipe) Ruiz of Peachtree City, GA, Teresa (Ross) Morrissey of Mendham, NJ, and Kevin Patrick (Pamela) Arthur of Roatan, Honduras; and seven grandchildren: Simon, Alex, Keira, Elena, Fenton, Leo, and Jamar.

He is also survived by two siblings, Margaret (Mike) Judge of Chatham Township, NJ, and David (Jan) Arthur of Richmond, VA, and Ticonderoga, NY. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen P. Arthur, formerly of Randolph, NJ, and his granddaughter, Mary Kathleen Arthur of Peachtree City.

Kevin was born on April 29, 1949, in Summit, NJ, to Francis J. and Margaret P. Arthur. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison High School in 1967, where he served as President of the Catholic Youth Organization in his community. Kevin went on to earn a BS in Business Administration from the University of Dayton, Ohio, in 1971, and later an MBA from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, in 1994.

Kevin spent two years hitchhiking around the world. While in Africa, he met Mary Hughes of County Meath, Ireland. They were soon married in India before traveling together to Ireland. Upon returning to the United States, Kevin established a lighting business in Louisville, Kentucky. He served as President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians from 1980 to 1982.

In 1989, he joined Eaton (Cooper Lighting) in Chicago, Illinois. In 2001, Kevin relocated to Peachtree City, Georgia, where he served as Vice President of International Sales and Marketing. While in Peachtree City, he was active in many organizations, including serving as Chairman of Grandparents and Kin Raising Children and on the Consumer Advisory Council at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for April 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kevin’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.

The family is deeply grateful to the many caregivers, medical professionals, and friends who supported Kevin after his paralyzing injury in 2013.