Arthur Kyungsuk Kim

Arthur Kim, 46, of Louisville and formerly of Owensboro passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, from an automobile accident. The Jefferson County native was born December 15, 1976, to Dr. Young Ki Kim and Dr. Young Sook Kim. Arthur’s family moved to Owensboro in 1979, and he graduated from Daviess County High School (class of ’95) where he played on the tennis team. Arthur attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and a master’s degree in sports management. He was employed with several hotel chains, including Wyndam, Marriott, and Holiday Inn Express. Arthur was a down to earth guy who was outgoing and gifted at serving others.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Dr. Young Sook Kim of Owensboro, his father, Dr. Young Ki Kim of South Korea; brother, Andy Kim of Brooklyn, New York; uncle, Dr. Suk Ki Kim of Newburgh, Indiana; several other aunts and uncles and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.   

The funeral will be noon Friday, September 8 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 until 7:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.   

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Owensboro Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2288 Tamarack Rd. Owensboro, KY 42301 or The Salvation Army, 215 Ewing Rd. Owensboro, KY 42301.

Condolences and memories for Arthur’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com.