Arthur Decker, 77, passed away on January 25, 2026 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

Arthur was born on June 1, 1948 in Rockaway, NJ, son of the late Arthur Myron and Violet (Jarvis) Decker.

He is survived by his children: Jennifer Williamson, Scott Spencer, Ed Decker, Eric Decker, Arthur Decker and Robert Decker; siblings: Myra Conklin, Barbra Bashlor, Linda, Silvia, Wayne Decker, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Ellen Decker and Alice St. Martin; brothers-in-law, Ed Bashlor, Russell Conklin, Jack, and Ronald Conklin; daughters-in-law, Angel Decker and Valanda Brazee; grandchildren: Levi Brazee, Angelena Decker, Catie Anne, Daytona Hakett and Devin Wilber.

He is also survived by nieces: Angel Conklin, Josie, Barbara Macherione, Barbra Conklin, Jessica Fitzgerald, Mindy Conklin, Tammy Walker, Debbie Stewart, Shiela Conklin, Abby Conklin, Beckey, Cassondra Conklin, Robyn Houseknecht, June, and Emma Lynn Conklin; nephews: Brian St. Martin, Robert Conklin, David Conklin, Blair Houseknecht, Donovan Houseknecht, Russell, Brian, and Patrick Martz, Chris Decker, Tony Conklin, Geraid Conklin, Vern Conklin, and Bub, and friends Thomas Lockwood, Delhi Rehab friends, Sophie, A.O. Fox Nursing Home friends, Dave, Rosemary Bender and Josh Bender.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by his son, Stanley Decker; granddaughter, Emma Marion Conklin; sisters, Norean Zackley and Emma Conklin; brother, Billy Decker; sisters-in-law, Audrey Conklin, Brenda Reynolds Marion Mickle and Beatrice Lattimer; brother-in-law, Donald Conklin, David Conklin; and ex-girlfriends, Frances Spencer, Marion Mickle and Pluma Porter.