Daniel A. Cross


Daniel Allen Cross, 56, of Grain Valley, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 5th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Daniel was born June 16, 1964 in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Daniel Kupser and Janet (Prestwich) Hayward. He work in the drywall construction business.

Daniel loved playing basketball with his children and liked to be called Dr. “J”. He liked to Bar-b-que and cook and enjoyed playing pool, and watching sports on TV.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Janet and Ted Hayward; 4 children: Joshua, Tyler, Rylee and Megan; 2 sisters: Kim and Dawn; 2 brothers: Junior and Cary; and several grandchildren.

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO   816-847-4441

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  1. Many thoughts and prayers for you in the coming days and months. My deepest sympathy, Charlyn Hutchins

  2. I can’t believe your gone… didn’t even know till yesterday. I miss you dad and I wish we could’ve gotten closer and you could’ve met your grandsons but they will forever hold a spot in their heart for you. I love you and fly high with them angels up there. I know you will 🙏

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