Mr. Arthur P. Whitby, age 80 of Brodnax, died Thursday, May 12, 2016. He is survived by his children, Kevin Peebles Whitby (Marsha) of Alberta, Jimmy "Hobo" Jones (Alice) of Forksville, William Kirk Jones of Brodnax, Susan Michaels (Mike) of Baskerville, Margaret "Odell" Harris (Carl) of Winterville, NC, Deborah Lynn Jones and Judy Ann Boyd both of Meredithville. Also surviving are three brothers, Willie, Kenneth and Emory Whitby all of Lawrenceville; a sister, Louise Clary of Lawrenceville, fifteen grandchildren and numerous great / great-great grandchildren. Mr. Whitby was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Inez Whitby; a son, Thomas Jones and several siblings.

Mr. Whitby was a member of Matthews Chapel Methodist Church, an Army Veteran, and a member of the Lawrenceville VFW where he enjoyed being their "Stewmaster."

A graveside service will be conducted at 3pm, Sunday, May 15, 2016 by Pastor Wayne Clary at Olivet Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 2:30 Sunday, May 15, at Farrar Funeral Home in South Hill, VA. Memorial considerations may be directed to American Cancer Society, Mecklenburg County Unit, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences may be sent to www.farrarfuneralhome.net. Farrar Funeral is serving the family.