Jamoi Edward Arthur died on Friday, June 30, at the age of 19. He is the second twin son of Carlene Tumala Hodge (deceased) and Jamal “Shaggy” Arthur.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Carlene Tumala Hodge; grandfather, Carl Edward Hodge; aunts: Christine Daniel and Linda Francis; and uncle, Robert Francis.
He is survived by his father, Jamal Arthur; stepmom, Jahliyah Farrington; grandmothers: Sheryl John and Marilyn Arthur; grandfather, Jonathan Arthur; great-grandmother, Petrinella “Mary” Francis; great-grandfather, Wycliffe “Chump” Francis; siblings: Jabaar and Jabrise MacTavious, Juniqua Hodge, Jaraea Richardson, Jamaar Arthur (his twin), J’Nique, Jamira and Jalyssa Arthur; nieces: Jestinee and Jael Vasquez, ND J’Nique Privert; nephew, Jelani Walter Jr.; aunts: Iasia John, Jamela Arthur, Seaneice Arthur ND Jonette Berkel; uncles: Jamel Price Sr., Jermaine “ Snoopy” Arthur Sr. and Jayson Arthur; great aunts: Lydia Daniel, Annette Barry, Ione Hodge, Robertha St. Remy, Camela Francis, Yvette Richardson, Blondelle Lawrence and Ingrid “Wendy” Simon; great uncles: Emile Daniel Jr., Bertrand Daniel, Everton Daniel, Franklyn Hodge, Mike Hodge Sr., Wayne “Peewee” Francis Sr. and 1SG USA (Ret.) Tyrone A. Francis Sr.
He is also survived by his maternal cousins: Chrissanni James, Jamel Price Jr., Jahlil Price, Dynasty Bass, Waleeda Daniel, Monica and Gaspar Francis, Anthony Barry Jr., Curtis and Kirsten Barry, Massinissa Smith, Mika, Masika, Yanique, Lynnique, Marla, Marlene, Mike Jr., Frankie, Aaron and Karon Hodge, LynNaejah Payne, I’Kymaya Blackett, Ja’Doir Meyers N. John Meyers III and Milcia Peguero;
Other survivors include paternal cousins: Jeremiah, Jermaine Jr., J’niyah, Makaylah, Jomara and Jomar Arthur, Raymoi, Raykai and Raynejau Smith, Jayvonee Walters-Arthur, J’Saii and Jsanni Hanley, Kyle, Zaneta and J’nai Francis, Jordan Berkel, Jose Sanchez III, Zanaye Appleton, Cyana Francis-Berkitt, Wayne “Peewee” Francis Jr., Lynell and Lynae Sprauve, T’Keja Williams, Latisha Geter, Lamar Richarson, Jaden Lawrence, Kishma Esannason, Roderique Leslie, Renee and Reneecia Simon, Kim and Kay Christopher, Tyrone Francis Jr., Tyshuane, Typhanie, Leaya, Halem, Haleema, Hakeim, Kierra and Kenya Francis, Rasokemo Archibald, Milentine “Jimpie” Coates, Albertine “Tenie” Joseph and Melrose “Isalyn” Anthony; and godparents: Wayne “Crucian” Weatherill, Tony “Jahcorn” Laronde Sr., Lyn “Sam” Fredericks (deceased), Malaika Roper, Gloria Correa, Lester Morris and Arnold Browne.
The viewing will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, with services to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Interment will be held at Western Cemetery No. 3.
Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made online at www.turnbullsfuneralhomevi.com. Professional Services have been entrusted to: The Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services., 3815 Crown Bay Ste 10, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802.
