SERVICES:        Thursday, June 15, 2023

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

11:30 a.m.

INTERMENT:       Lee Cemetery

VISITATION:        Thursday, June 15, 2023

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Services for "Coach" J. C. Arban, age 89, of Oak Grove, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Craig Curtis officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lee Family Cemetery in Purvis.

Coach Arban's love for sports led to his over three decade career spanning multiple high schools throughout Mississippi, over twenty years as head coach at Pearl River Jr College, a two year coaching stop at the University of Southern Mississippi, and a final five year stint at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.  He remained active and faithful to USM as a proud member of the M Club, and he was a faithful member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. His talents in coaching and mentoring young men helped to shape the future of an untold number of his former players and built lifelong friendships.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Fay Arban; his granddaughter, Carrigan Arban; and several siblings.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Lynda L. Arban; his daughter, Lisa (Jackie) Shelton; his son, Scott (Patricia) Arban; his grandchildren, Heather (Eddie) Blanco, Ashley (Matt) Lamar, and Whitney Bell; his great grandchildren, Myah, Zoe, Addison, Jackson, and Paxton; and his brother, Hollis Arban.

Visitation for Coach Arban will be held from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. Thursday, also at Oak Grove United Methodist Church.