Last updated on May 16, 2022
Arthur Glenn DeRouin, Jr., age 60, of Josephine, Texas, passed away and entered heaven to Jesus on April 21, 2022. Arthur was born on April 9, 1962, in Dallas County to Arthur Glenn DeRouin, Sr., and Johnnie Marie DeRouin of Josephine, Texas. Arthur resided at Denton State Supported Living Center in Denton, Texas, although his home was Josephine, Texas, with his mom and dad. Arthur Jr. has a sister Janet and a younger brother Joseph. When Arthur was born, his parents were informed that Arthur had an intellectual disability and that life would be challenging. Arthur was an extremely happy child and very physically fit and had so much energy. Arthur never ever let this disability stop him from living the best life. His charm, his laughter, his love, and his smile were light to everyone. Arthur knew no stranger and wanted to shake everyone’s hand he met and ask them for his favorite drink ‘a Dr. Pepper’. Arthur loved worshipping Jesus. He loved his sodas, music, dancing, riding bikes, swimming, the circus, walking, talking with everyone, and sitting outside. He enjoyed working in the workshop and making crafts. He loved and adored his family and was the rock of his family. Arthur is in heaven now with Jesus and mom and dad. Arthur will be deeply missed, but we will see him soon.
Arthur was preceded by his loving parents Arthur Glenn DeRouin, Sr. and wife Johnnie Marie DeRouin, his grandparents Arthur and Alice DeRouin of Michigan, Aunt Lorraine & Uncle Turk of Michigan, Aunt Lucille & Uncle George Cholger of Michigan, Aunt Marilyn & Uncle Norb Beauchamp of Michigan, and Cousin Denise Beauchamp of Michigan. Uncle Edward Tadlock and grandmother Lillian Smith of Ladonia, Texas, Aunt Barbara and Uncle Bob Warner of Pecan Gap, Texas, Uncle Willis Tadlock of Dallas, Texas, Uncle Lee Tadlock of Ladonia, Texas, Uncle Emmitt Smith of Ladonia, Texas, cousin Sherry Warner, Billy Don Tadlock, Chuck Warner, and Laquita Tadlock. He is survived by his sister Janet and husband Dwayne King of Royse City, Texas, brother Joseph DeRouin of Josephine, Texas, nephew Michael King of Royse City, Texas, nephew Dwayne King Jr and wife Courtney King of Rockwall, Texas, and great-nephews and nieces Alyson, Colsen, Callie and Caleb King; Uncle John DeRouin and Aunt Jennine of Wisconsin, cousin Sheryl and Richard Houle of Michigan, and other cousins Sheree, Connie, Steve, David, Jeannie Marie, John, Jeff, Julie, Karlena, Jessica, Pam, Brad, & Darin. Aunt Peggy and Uncle Jerry Keller of Longview, Texas, cousins Becky, Bobby, Angel, Tony, Michelle, Eddie, Brenda, Mary, Jeff, Tammy, and Calvin.
There will be a memorial service at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall, Texas on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
The service will also be live-streamed; please go to www.oneroomstreaming.com and click on the “watch your service” icon and use Event ID: resthavenrockwall and password: ZKJ5EZ
