Bixby High School Student-Athlete Kade Arthur, 17, Is Survived By His Parents, Amanda And Kraig Arthur

Bixby High School Student-Athlete Kade Arthur, 17, Is Survived By His Parents, Amanda And Kraig Arthur

Standing 5 feet 10 inches, he was involved as both a football running back and linebacker, as well as a midfielder in lacrosse at Impulse/ADVNC club.

AthleteRohit Maharjan

January 23, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 22, 2026

Kade Arthur, a 2026 graduate of Bixby High School, passed away, leaving everyone devastated.

Born in March 2008 to Amanda and Kraig Arthur in Bixby, Oklahoma, Kade Arthur was a multi-sport athlete who played football, lacrosse, and track.

Standing 5 feet 10 inches, he was involved as both a football running back and linebacker, as well as a midfielder in lacrosse at Impulse/ADVNC club.

Altogether, he played football for ten years and lacrosse for seven, citing lacrosse as his true passion due to its fast pace and intensity.

On the field, he recorded 22 mph during track season.

Kade also combined athleticism with strength, recording a 570-pound squat, 375-pound bench press, and a 35-inch vertical jump.

Oklahoma Community Is Mourning The Tragic Loss Of Bixby High School Athlete Kade Arthur

As per the sources, Kade Arthur, a student-athlete at Bixby High School, passed away in January 2026 at the age of 17.

However, the cause of death has not been revealed yet.

Kade’s father, Kraig Arthur, took to his official Facebook handle to announce the tragic news. He uploaded Kade’s photo as a tribute and wrote,

My boy!❤️

Kraig Arthur

Bob Cole, a regional managing director at Mariner Wealth Advisors and a graduate of Union University, took to the comment section and wrote,

Brother, I’m praying for you and your family and grieving with you? Love you buddy

Bob Cole

Roger McDougal, a graduate of Kellyville High School, wrote,

I’m so sorry to hear of Kade’s passing. I will be praying for you and your family. I know how it feels to lose a child. Please know if you need to talk or cry or scream just call me and I’ll be there for you.

Roger McDougal

Kelly Belden Ferrell commented,

Cannen and I have no words to express our deepest sympathies for you, Amanda and the girls. We are praying for your family and that Gods presence will surround you all.

Kelly Belden Ferrell

Kade’s grandfather, Larry Arthur, also took to his official Instagram handle and mourned the loss of his grandson, Kade. He wrote,

Missing my only grandson. He left us too soon. I love you Kade, and I’ll see you again in Heaven♥️
He left a hole in my heart that only God can fill. I love you so much!

Larry Arthur

Other close ones and relatives took to Kade’s mother, Amanda’s Facebook timeline, and offered their heartfelt condolences.

Laura Yianitsas Fontenot, a graduate of A.M. Barbe High School, wrote,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! ❤️I have been keeping up with all of you on facebook. Watching all the beautiful children grow up and all your family adventures. Kade was something special and so talented. I pray Gods peace over you all. 🙏❤️

Laura Yianitsas Fontenot

Christi Gillespie, a state senator in District 33 at State of Oklahoma, wrote,

I’m not sure what happened but I want you to know I’m praying for you & your entire family! 🙏🏼💕

Christi Gillespie

Will Bogie from Tulsa, Oklahoma, organized the fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to help Kade’s family with funeral expenses. Will wrote,

The Arthur Family is facing an unimaginable loss after their son Kade, a high school lacrosse player in Oklahoma, passed away. Kade was a beloved member of his team and community, known for his dedication, kindness, and bright spirit. His passing has left a deep void in the lives of everyone who knew him, and the family is now navigating the difficult journey of grief and remembrance.

Will Bogie

The campaign aims to collect around $5k, and it has collected $3,562.

Kade will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions as a football and lacrosse player at Bixby High School.

His family will soon announce the funeral service schedule. Rest in Heaven, Kade Arthur!

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Kade’s mother, Amanda Arthur, is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Wright Christian Academy.
  • Arthur’s grandfather, Larry Arthur, was born on December 20, 1946.

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