Arthur Lee Spanks

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved father, grandfather, son & brother Arthur Lee Spanks, affectionately known as Spanky, on May 3rd, 2026. Born on the 7th of March, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, Arthur lived a vivid and vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and lessons.

Arthur was a man of many talents and interests. With his love for reading and self-education, he was a carpenter and painter, skills that he taught himself. His thirst for knowledge was not limited to his profession. Arthur loved reading educational materials, law books, medical books. His hobbies extended to fishing, singing, dancing, boxing, and his love for a good cup of coffee and the company of women. He was a long time resident of Columbus, Ohio, where he made an indelible mark on everyone he encountered.

Arthur's most significant accomplishment was being a father and loving grandfather. He single-handedly raised his daughter, instilling in her the importance of standing firm on her morals and boundaries. As a grandfather, he was hard but fair on his grandsons, and his granddaughter was his precious princess. His wisdom and guidance have shaped us into the individuals we are today. Arthur is survived by his daughters, Audra Hannah and Louise Smiley, his grandsons, Javon Hannah, Tre’von Hannah, and Dante Smiley, his granddaughter, Javaeh Hannah, and his great-grandchildren, Zy’Aire, Navari, Kaislee, and Ky’Zyn Hannah and brother Adrian Wilkes. Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Robert Spanks Sr., mother, Josephine Dubose, step-sons, Kenneth Hannah and John John Slaughter, and brother, Robert Spanks Jr. Bonus Daughters Alexandria Thompson and Shemeka Tyler (Deceased) niece Marlene Williams, nephew William Williams, niece Tiffany Cook and a host of other cousins, niece's nephew's and friends.

Arthur's life was a testament of the legacy he leaves behind of love, knowledge, and strength. This is a place to celebrate the life of a man who touched so many.