Arthur James Searby

May 14, 1923 - December 29, 2014
Arthur James Searby

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Arthur James Searby, age 91, a resident at Carolina Shores, NC, exited from this earthly life to his eternal life on Monday, December 29, 2014.

Arthur was a graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, and a proud veteran of the US Navy, he was retired from education serving as a Vice Principal in elementary education.

He is survived by his wife, Marylin Searby; two daughters, Martha Pompeo (Doug), Cynthia Charest (Tom) along with other family members.

A Celebration of Life memorial ceremony will be held 10 am Friday, January 2, 2015, at St. Brendan Catholic Church in Shallotte.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Friends of the Library at Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, NC 28467.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.


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  • January 07, 2015
    Pat Seckler says:
    Dear Marilyn & family, I was so sad to read about Arthur's passing. My sincere condolences. He was a great guy. Pat Seckler, school nurse, Birch Lane Elementary

  • January 06, 2015
    Susan and David Adams says:
    Marylin, Cindy, Martha and families - sending our sincere condolences on the loss of Arthur. He was a great friend to the Faldetta family and we will always fondly remember the visit with us in Canberra. Love from Susan, David, Kieran and Casey Adams xo

  • January 08, 2015
    Nita Lundie says:
    I enjoyed being in art class with Art. I have one of his paintings which I love & will always remember him as a fine gentleman and artist. My sympathy to the family for your loss. Nita Lundie

  • January 06, 2015
    Russell says:
    You will always be remembered as a great man. I still use the way you taught me to tie up a boat. You will always be in our memories.

  • November 22, 2020
    Kevin Lockwood says:
    Aunt Marylyn, I was just able to find this on the internet. Although Uncle Arthur has been gone for some time now I wanted to say the memories of visiting you on Long Island are priceless. May Uncle Arthur Rest In Peace. And may God watch over him, and you eternally.