Montgomery, Arthur S. (The Lexington Progress, May 7, 1943) Dies in Jackson: Arthur S. Montgomery, aged 75 years, died May 2, 1943, at the Fitts-White clinic in Jackson. He was a life-long resident of Henderson County having been reared in the Sardis community where, after leaving the farm, he was in business with his brothers, W. H. and J. R. Montgomery. After retiring from the mercantile business in Sardis, he became cashier of the Sardis Bank, later moving to Lexington where he was connected for a short time with the old Citizens Bank of Lexington. In about 1925 with his son, Lloyd as a partner, he purchased the business of his brother, J. R. Montgomery, and since that time has operated one of Lexington's most successful business establishments.
Mr. Montgomery served Henderson and Madison Counties in the Legislature for two terms (1917-1921). Since a young man he has been active in politics. He was a Democrat and has since living in Lexington showed interest in every state and national campaign. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and when his health would permit was a regular attendant at the services at that church. Reverend Comer Hastings conducted his funeral service at the Methodist Church followed by interment at Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife, Mrs. Allie Kent Montgomery, one son, Lloyd, and two grandchildren, Gerald Lloyd and Dorothy Jean Montgomery. A brother, J. R. Montgomery, lives in Jackson.
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