Arthur S. Baum Jr., 84, passed away peacefully and on his own terms on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt Holly. Born and raised in Trenton, he attended Trenton High School and was an Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He worked as a construction supervisor and was most proud of the house he built in Chesterfield Township, which continues to be home for his family.

Predeceased by his cherished wife of over 60 years, Alice C. Baum, he is survived by his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Lynda J. Walsh and Joseph R. III of Chesterfield, the light of his life, granddaughter, Alex K. Walsh, his sister-in-law, Jean Murphy and her husband Jack, his dear nephews, Carl and John Muhs and close friends, Betty and Joe Kucowski.

Memorial Services will be 2:30 pm Friday, June 16 at the Brig. Gen. Wm C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 350 Province Line Rd., Wrightstown, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown.