TEMPLE -- Arthur “Artie” Brisco, 73, long-time resident of Temple, died Feb. 2, 2005, at his home. He was born May 2, 1931, in Palmdale, Calif., to James Arthur and Frances (Foote) Brisco. Mr. Brisco served in the U.S. Marines and was discharged from service in 1952. He was a custodian at the Brownwood Hotel in the late 1950s. In the 60s and early 70s, Mr. Brisco lived in Fort Worth and worked for various employers. He moved to Temple in 1982 and lived and worked as a custodian in the V.A. hospital domiciliary until 1998. Mr. Brisco sang with the V.A. singers for many years, including performances for the president of the United States, in Washington D.C. He lived in Temple until his death. Survivors include five sisters, Marie Stumbaugh of Palmdale, Calif.; Ann Dillard and Pauline Eaton of Brownwood, Leona Brisco of Lancaster, Calif., and Clarice Capps of Ore,; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and two sisters. Mr. Brisco was cremated under the direction of Harper-Talasek Funeral Home of Temple. A memorial service will be held in Brownwood at a future date. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Brown County.