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Le Otis Arterberry, 82, of Providence Village, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Aubrey, TX. He was born August 31, 1937 in Meridian, OK to Carl Arterberry and Mable Starks. Le married Rita Hill on February 15, 1975 in Dallas County and for 45 years was a devoted and loving husband. Le accepted Christ at an early age. Upon graduating high school in Oklahoma, he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1954-1962 and served in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked as a telecommunications engineer for many years in both Oklahoma and California. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and was a jack of all trades. He opened up multiple businesses for himself and assisted others. He attended college to further his career interests. Le was well known for his CPA services as he owned a business serving as a tax preparer and real estate broker for the North Dallas area in the late 70’s and 80’s. He retired from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2007 as a Telecommunications and Information Specialist. Le was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony and was a mason. Among his many hobbies were refurbishing surplus electronic components, tinkering with cars, gardening, fishing, golfing, baseball, and watching grandkids participate in sporting events. Le was an avid reader and enjoyed John Grisham novels. He enjoyed family and valued spending time with them and dreamed of living out in the country on acres of land. He will be remembered as the family historian, a great story teller, and a wonderful listener. Le was adored by his family and friends and all who knew him. To most of his close friends and family in Oklahoma, he was affectionately known as Calvin. Le is survived by his wife, Rita of Providence Village, TX; son, Maurice Arterberry of Denton, TX; three step-sons, Hayvard Broussard of Pearland, TX, Juan Broussard of Houston, TX, and Jody Broussard of Los Angeles, CA; four daughters, Leah Cook and husband Edgar Jr. of Lewisville, TX; Linda Hill and husband Larry of Denton, TX, Ericka Draper and husband James of Frisco, TX, and DeJaniero Lloyd and husband Paul of Orange, CA; twenty grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Crusher of Guthrie, OK; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mable. Visitation will be held 6:00PM-8:00PM, Monday, June 15, 2020 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX with Reverend Gregory McCarroll officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Joseph Arterberry, Maurice Arterberry, Jr., O’Maurie Arterberry, Edgar Cook III, Dedrick Marshall, and Micah Mobley. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center To send a flower arrangement to the family of Le Otis Arterberry, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Le Otis Arterberry

August 31, 1937 - June 9, 2020