Mr. Arthur Francis Xavier, 88, of Matthews, passed away Monday evening at Hospice Haven in Richmond County, NC.  Born December 19, 1933 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Ernest William Xavier and Helen Parks Xavier.

Mr. Xavier worked for the Sears and Roebuck Company and retired after 25 years of service.  He then worked for PCA for another 14 years until the business closed its local warehouse.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and  proud veteran of The United States Army.

He accepted Jesus the Christ as his Lord and Savior at the young age of 65 and lived a full life dedicated to serving others and glorifying God. His favorite scripture verses can be found in the book of Psalms chapter 46 verses 1 through 3 "God is our refuge and strength.  Avery present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.  Selah." and in the book of John chapter  3 verse 16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish but have eternal life".

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Arthur will be 3 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Glen Alpine, NC  28655.  The family will receive friends from 2-3 at the church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 52 years, Juanita "Anita" Xavier; sons, John Terry (Tammy), Steve Xavier (Denise), Ernest Xavier (Airion), Arthur Robert Xavier, and Brian Xavier; daughter, Janine Xavier; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. US Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC  28379 or to Wounded Warriors Project, via their website.

Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Xavier.