John "Johnny" Collins Arthur

John “Johnny” Collins Arthur passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the age of 73. He is survived by his two daughters, Melody Arthur Verges (Michael) and Aria Arthur (Frank Clark), as well as his grandchildren, Michael Austin Verges, Matthew Verges, Chase Clark, and Sutton Clark. He was the son of the late John A. Arthur, Jr. and Lois Collins Arthur. He was the brother of Gregory Arthur (Rhonda Dupont) and the late Laurie McSwain (Roger). He is also survived by Dayna Blancaneaux Arthur and other loving family members and friends. While he was born in Los Angeles, he grew up on the Westbank and was a life-long resident of the New Orleans area. He was a graduate from the 1966 class of West Jefferson High School. He had a career as a draftsman at Tulane University. Pastimes included telling jokes and drawing cartoons. He was a gifted musician and entertainer. He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers and was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2005 with his brother and other members of the band SKOR. Friends and family are welcome to attend a funeral service at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 LAPALCO BLVD, in Marrero on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 1PM. Visitation will begin at 11AM. Interment will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery in Waggaman, LA. Please visit WWW.MOTHEFUNERALS.COM to view and sign the online guestbook.