Deacon Arthur James Monroe

April 25, 1948 - June 27, 2021

Born: April 25, 1948 Orlando, Florida. Parents: Mr. James Monroe Mrs. Ferry Monroe Education: Phyllis Wheatley School Apopka, Florida Arthur married his longtime high school sweetheart, Ruby Hughley and they remained together for 50 years. To their union, three wonderful children were born. Arthur and Ruby created a life together and settled in Plymouth, Florida. Arthur worked hard to support his family. He had a career in the Foliage Industry for many years until his retirement. Arthur was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he was also ordained Deacon, a capacity in which he served faithfully. He was also a member of the Advanced Seniors of Plymouth Club and a Board Member of the Plymouth Cemetery Committee. Deacon Monroe was preceded in death by his Parents: James and Ferry Monroe; Daughter, Latoya Tamikia Monroe; Brother, Marvin Monroe; Sister, Eural Monroe and Brother-in-law, John Hughley. He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife, Ruby Monroe of Plymouth, Florida; Son, Shawn Monroe (Montrina) of Apopka, Florida; Daughter, Kenya Bouie (Rashad) of Orlando, Florida; Sister, Sandra Collins (Charles) of Plymouth, Florida; Sisters-in-law: Sharon Monroe of Plymouth, Florida, Rosemary Burkes and Annette Ingrams, both of Apopka, Florida, Evelyn Peebles (James) of Hanover, Maryland and Ernestine Hughley of Spokane, Washington; 8 Grandchildren: Shawn Monroe, Jr. (Brittney) of Eufala, Alabama, Catrina Taylor and Jade Monroe, both of Apopka, Florida, Aubriauna Williams (Effren Brown, II), Rashad Bouie, Jr., Trevon Bouie, Jaylen Bouie and Iyanna Bouie, all of Orlando, Florida; 4 Great Grandchildren: Mariah Monroe and Peyton Monroe, both of Eufala, Alabama, Ne’laya Brown and Effren Brown, III, both of Orlando, Florida; Special Cousin, Elmer Nichols of Deland, Florida; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other loving relatives and Friends.