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https://vimeo.com/event/3993447 https://online.flippingbook.com/view/832521628/ ARTHUR MORRIS SAULS was born in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, on July 9, 1935, to Arthur “Pat” Sauls (father) and Lucille Christian Shaw (mother). Arthur is the second oldest of three brothers and one sister. ARTHUR graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Greenville in 1953 and attended college at Prairie View A&M, where he majored in Architectural Engineering with a minor in mathematics. Arthur was an active member of the Reserve Officer Training Career (ROTC) drill team that performed at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas (the first African American college drill team to perform at a Cotton bowl), Prairie View A&M and Wiley. In 1955, Arthur left Prairie View to serve in the United States Air Force and retired after serving 20 years. His military career took him to Portugal, Greenland, California, Oklahoma, Spain, and Texas. IMMEDIATELY upon retiring from the Air Force, Arthur went to work for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company which, during this time, major insurance companies were not hiring African American, as they were considered not qualified. Arthur erased that perception and was honored the highest Leadership Award for ten consecutive years for sells in the Southwest Division (Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana), and was also honored for President’s Club and Chairman Council for selling the most insurance as a new agent. IN 1980, Arthur opened his own office in Del Valle, Texas, across from Bergstrom Military Air Force Base until it’s closure. He has actively held many offices in the community but not limited to: Head Foreman for the Supreme Court Jury, Treasurer of the board for the National Business League, (NBL), Voted “Man of the Year 1990,” Secretary of Black Heritage Association (BHA), active member of Lyon’s Jr. Lodge #290, Prince Hall Affiliated (PHA) over fifty years. During his tenure he was past Chairman of the Knights of Pythagoras Parents Club, Recorder for Cheops Temple #200, Shriners A.A.E.N.O.M.S, and became District Deputy Grand Master Emeritus District #24, for outstanding and loyal service. Arthur was the founder and President of the George Washington Carver Ambassadors, Inc., a scholarship existing in his honor. ARTHUR is a member of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) He held many offices during his membership and was founder and editor of the Metropolitan A.M.E. monthly newsletter. ARTHUR SAULS married Mary L. (William) Sauls on November 26, 1976, and, with this union, a blended family of six children was formed. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary L. Sauls; son, Wendell Sauls of Austin, TX; son, Timothy Sauls of Pasadena, CA; son, Alphonso (Mark) Sauls of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Mildred (Leon) Brown of Dallas, TX; youngest brother, Don Sauls of Atlanta, GA; and both parents. HE leaves to cherish precious memories: his, daughter, Wanda Reid of Pasadena, CA; son, Anthony Robinson of Austin, TX; daughter, Latrice (Dwight) Davis of Pflugerville, TX; and younger brother, Dr. James (Delores) Sauls of Colorado Springs, CO; seven grandsons; and a growing fleet of great-grands. HIGHLIGHT: One of the outstanding highlight of Arthur’s life was to play a role in a movie titled “The Wind and the Lion,” with Sean Connery and Candice Bergen, while stationed in Spain. ARTHUR went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2023. As we rejoice in his memories and mourn his transition, we know that “to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” Arthur’s famous quote: “What did I do yesterday to make my life better today?"

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Arthur Morris Sauls

July 9, 1935 - December 25, 2023