Jessie “Don” Montgomery, Sr., 78, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Don was a member of New Beginnings Freewill Baptist Church. He worked at Clay and Bailey Manufacturing Co. for 43 years. Don farmed with his brother for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid Andy Griffith fan and also a fan of the KC Chiefs and KC Royals.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy L. Montgomery; his infant son; and brother, Edward Montgomery.
He is survived by daughter, Twila Stewart (Jeff) of Grain Valley; four sons: JD Montgomery Jr. (Toni) of Eldon, MO, Cliff Montgomery (Kim) of Ada, OK, Donald Montgomery of Buckner, MO, and Steven Montgomery (Amanda) of Oak Grove, MO; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Ada Clausen of Carson City, NV; sister-in-law, Vera Montgomery of Lone Jack, MO; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Duane Adams
29 Sep 2020Rest in peace Preacher Monkey !
You will be missed .
Gene
1 Jun 2021I’m late to find out about my old workmate’s passing. Donny taught me anything was possible. He did what he wanted and no one questioned his knowledge. He knew more about the old machines at Clay & Bailey than anyone. I loved his stories and his matter-of-fact attitude. He seemed unshakable. He was as real as a person could be. He had my respect from day one. I regret not going to visit him after we left C&B. I’ll never forget him.