Celebrating the life of
Arthur "Art" James Ohmer
July 08, 1941 - December 10, 2025
Mr. Arthur James Ohmer, known to most as “Art,” 84, of Savannah, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Azalealand Nursing Home. He was born July 8, 1941, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late James Clarence Ohmer and Hazel Burrus Ohmer.
Art proudly served in the United States Army for more than seven years. During the Vietnam War, he flew helicopter missions in Huey and Cobra aircraft and also served as a fixed-wing pilot and aerial photographer.
Art spent most of his life in Savannah, where his entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate several local businesses, including Arturo’s Sub Pub, Penguin Photo, and Gilligan’s Beverage Center on Wilmington Island, which he opened almost 40 years ago. From a young age through his late teens, Art was a dedicated swimmer and a state champion while living in Florida. He remained connected to aviation throughout his life as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, served as Jimmy Carter’s private pilot during his campaign for governor, and was a member of the Quiet Birdmen.
In his spare time, Art enjoyed fishing, hunting, and quiet moments at home. What he loved most, however, was time spent with family, friends, and his cat, Kitty Kitty Meow Meow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Redifer.
He is survived by Brenda Morey of Rincon, the love of his life for twenty years; his daughter, Lauren Ohmer of Savannah; his son, Christopher Ohmer of Savannah; and one grandson, Arturo, affectionately known to Art as “R2.”
A celebration of Art’s life will be held on Friday morning, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel, 4605 US Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA 31410. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with military honors.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sorry to hear he was a great man.
- Bobby Foust, Franklin, NC
Request in peace, I'm very sorry for your los.
- Miguel Ángel Moisés , México City , CDMX
Deepest condolences. We will miss him very much. He had his own brand of humor and was fun to be around.
- Jay Garrity, Chelsea , Alabama
I am truly sorry for all of you. He can now Rest in peace. I will be sure my son knows in the future how good, fun and honorable was his grandfather.
- Michel Moises, Tulum, Mexico
My thoughts and prayers go out to the OHMER family during this difficult time and always. Art was such a sweet soul. I loved every interaction I had with him and he will live on in our hearts and our memories.
- Jennifer Lyn Bilotti, Savannah, GA
We love you Mr. Art, so very much. You are cherished and missed.
- Helen Morey, Scarsdale, NY
Great guy. Knew him over the years. From the photo shop downtown to the store on Wilmington Island. I remember he really pushed the $2.00 bills.
- Tony Field , St. Simons Is. , Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900
- Celebration of Life
- 11:00 am on Fri, December 19, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
- Inurnment
