12/09/2025
Arthur Lee Dabney Jr.
Arthur Lee “Art” Dabney Jr., 65, of Northampton, Pennsylvania, entered eternal rest on December 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus. Born on December 13, 1959, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Art was the son of the late Arthur Lee Dabney Sr. and Delores Dabney. He spent his early years in New Jersey and later made meaningful homes in Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Art received his education in the Union, New Jersey school system and graduated from Union High School in 1978. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Corporal. Following his military service, Art built a long and dedicated career at Runnels Specialized Hospital, where he retired as the Supervisor of Central Supply. His strong work ethic, leadership, and genuine kindness left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.
On December 12th, 1993, Art married the love of his life, Debra Dabney, at Calvary Baptist Church in Union, New Jersey. Together they shared 40 beautiful years—33 of them in marriage—filled with love, laughter, partnership, and treasured memories. Art was a devoted family man who held his role as husband, father, and grandfather close to his heart.
A man of deep faith, Art became a member of Greater Shiloh Church in 2003. He was grateful for the fellowship, support, and community he found there. The family extends special thanks to the Gatekeepers Ministry, Food Pantry Ministry, and Diaconate Ministry for the love and service they provided over the years.
Art was a man full of life and joy. He was a die-hard New York Giants fan, faithfully cheering on his team every season. He loved traveling with his wife, telling jokes, enjoying good food, and spending meaningful time with his grandchildren. His laughter was infectious, his smile unforgettable, and his presence brought light into every room. Art cherished time with family and friends, always creating moments filled with humor, fun, and warmth.
Above all, Art will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and the love he showed to all around him. His legacy of strength, faith, and joy lives on in the lives he touched.
Art leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Debra Dabney; his children, Chavon Jones (Jermaine), Kimisha Dabney, Erica Starks (Malcolm), and Arthur L. Dabney III; and his precious grandchildren, Aniya Jones, Brianna Jones, Kiandra Williams, Harmony Williams, Malcolm Starks II, Mariah Starks, Martin Starks, Kennedi Dabney, and Jordyn Dabney. He is also survived by his siblings, Dwaine Dabney (Gwen) and Larena Reed; his sister-in-law, Dorian McCoy (David); along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, cherished friends, and his beloved pet, Snicks, who brought him constant companionship and joy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee Dabney Sr. and Delores Dabney, as well as his brother Derrick Tremain Dabney.
Services will take place on Thursday December 18th, 2025 at Art's church- Greater Shiloh Easton, where he served faithfully as a Deacon. The viewing will take place from 10-11 AM, and the Home-going service will immediately follow. Burial with full Millitary honors will take place with family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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