In Memoriam: Arthur Comer: December 12, 1949 - July 22, 2016; StepFather of Chinyere Amaefule

Obituary:  Arthur Comer was born December 12, 1949, to the union of Thor and Lois Comer.  He was the youngest of six children.  He had a happy childhood and a home filled with love.

Art accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Union Baptist Church. He became active with the choir and sang with the Spirimelodaires.  Later in life, Art met Pastor Norflee Harrison of Victory Church of the Nazarene.  Art loved Pastor Harrison like a brother and he was a devoted and faithful friend.  Art attended Walnut Hills High School, where he excelled in academics and sports.  He graduated in 1967.  Art pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1971, and a Juris Doctor in Law in 1974.

While pursuing his college studies, Art met and married Michele Roquemore.  A daughter, Tonyia Monique Comer was born to their union.  In Cleveland, Art worked at the Standard Oil Company as a tax account ant while studying for the bar exam.  He was licensed by the Supreme Court of Ohio and began a career in the private practice of law with several Cleveland attorneys.

Art later returned to Cincinnati, where he married Pamela Mackey and became father to Chinyere Amaefule.  Art continued working in the fields of accounting and law.  He worked with the Internal Revenue Service and also with attorneys in the Cincinnati area.

Art was well liked and enjoyed life.  He loved to dance.  He also attended many concerts and appreciated listening to a wide variety of musical styles.  He had a keen sense of humor and could think quickly on his feet.  He read the Bible, prayed and wrote meditations daily.  Art truly loved the Lord.

Art has gone on to be with his parents, Thor and Lois Comer; his brother, Thor Jr. and sisters, Delores and Marjorie, also known as "Peaches"; and nephew, Maurice.  He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Tonyia and Chinyere; former spouses, Michele and Pamela; grandchildren, Anthony and Alana; brother, Marvin(Annease); sister, Audrey; nephews ,Donald and Mario; niece, Kallisa; and a host of other relatives and friends.