Thomas Dickson McArthur passed away September 3, 2018. He was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, April 16, 1937. He attended schools in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1955. He spent his junior year attending the New Mexico Military Institute along with his good friends, Billy Farrell and Odel Spurlin. Thomas served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for eight years.

Thomas was preceded in death by his daughter, Jamie Lyn, and by his parents, Floyd and Maxine McArthur.

For many years Thomas and his good friend and partner, Ray Leon, owned West Arc Welding and Machine Works in Silver City. He worked on several committees over the years, most notably chairing the Grant County Subdivision Committee.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Linda, and by his son, Thomas Gregory and Greg’s wife Valerie. His grandchildren, Thomas Jacob and Kendall Jamie, whose fiancé is Zach Bassett, were much loved by “Papa.”

Thomas is also survived by his four sisters: Linda Kay and her husband Kenneth Yeager of Carlsbad; Cheryl M. Brantley of Mayhill, New Mexico; Marty McArthur of Midland, Texas; and Melissa McArthur of Christchurch, New Zealand.

His many nieces and nephews will miss “Unkie” Tommy: Thomas Kent Yeager and his wife Lynne of La Luz, New Mexico; Cindy Yeager and her husband Terrell Rowe of Midland; Cate Brantley and her husband Jason Maley of Carlsbad; Lauren Brantley Brown of Granbury, Texas; Chad Harrell and Daryl Cannon of Austin, Texas; Casey Fore and her husband Taylor Casteel of Dallas; Celeste Skidmore and her husband Steven Unland of Midland; and Sam Skidmore and his wife Kelley of Temple, Texas.

Thomas thoroughly enjoyed his last days by traveling with his son to Ruidoso to attend the horse sales with his good friend, Bill Melson. He was doing what he loved most – visiting with good friends and family and talking horses.

Friends are invited to join Thomas’ family to celebrate his long and happy life September 8, 2 p.m., at Little Walnut Park in Silver City, New Mexico.