Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021
Location: Peninsula Memorial Park
Arthur was born in 1954, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to Cecil Kermit Vandegrift, Sr. and Bessie Tyler Vandegrift. Arthur was preceded in death 17 days by his wife, Kimberly Anne Vandegrift. They are survived by their, sons, Arthur T. Vandegrift, Jr., (Jillian), children – Karli (Adam), Bly, Tryne, and Maisie of Newport News, VA; son, Jeremy H. Vandegrift, children – Gwenivere, Kameron, Olivia, Elijah, Luke, Joshua and Caraline of Greensboro, NC; daughters, Amanda Leigh Garcia (Michael), children – Gabriel, Christian and Gracen of Denver, NC, and Christi N. Christian (Matt), children – Elizabeth, Kerry, Hannah, Cayden and Ellie of Wake Forest, NC; brother, Cecil K. Vandegrift, Jr. , (Vickie) of Pueblo, CO and sister, Kathy Vandegrift Scarberry of Smithfield (James Potts); children Shaun M. Scarberry and Ryan L. Scarberry, (Holly).
Kimberly was born in 1955, at Sampson Air Force Base, NY to Keith and Lois Vorhis, Charleston, SC. Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents and brothers – Kris, Kurt, and Jeffrey and sister, Karen. Kimberly is survived by her brothers, Chuck White, Kevin and Kyle Vorhis, and their spouses and children.
Kimberly spent many years traveling to different countries and states, as her father served in the military. Kimberly met Arthur at Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, SC. Once the high school sweethearts graduated, they married on December 1, 1973. Arthur served in the United States Air Force for 8 years and then worked for the City of Newport News, VA as their Telecommunications Manager for over 30 years. Kimberly was a homemaker who at family gatherings always made enough food to feed an army. She was also a dedicated registered nurse at Sentara Hospital for over 25 years. She graduated as President of her nursing class from Thomas Nelson Community College.
Arthur and Kimberly were long time York County residents where they actively served as members of Liberty “Live” Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. This church family was an important part of their lives. Arthur drove the church van to pick up those who needed transportation to and from the church. They served and donated to many charities as well.
Arthur’s interests were playing the guitar, studying the Bible, and riding his motorcycle. Kimberly enjoyed taking care of others and they both loved being out on the water in their pontoon boat and fishing. They adored spending time with their children and grandchildren as much as they could. Kimberly devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members, including her grandfather, mother and two brothers. Arthur and Kimberly were loved by so many people and leave behind amazing legacies. They were truly one of a kind! Married 47 years!
A Funeral Service will be held at the Peninsula Memorial Gardens in the mausoleum, September 11, 2021 at 3:00 pm for Kimberly and Arthur Vandegrift.
Donations may be sent to Samaritan’s Purse in their honor as this was their favorite charity.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16-17