Ardath “Art” Robert Pay, Jr., 87, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, MO. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.
Art was born August 8, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ardath R. Sr. and Sally F. (McKinney) Pay. He worked in Human Resources for the water district. He was a member of United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Blue Springs, MO. Art played the saxophone in several bands in the area. He was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan.
Art is survived by his wife, Marilyn Pay of the home; two daughters: Laurel J. Freeland (Tom) of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Kathy Hatton of Blue Springs, MO; son, Mark R. Pay of Anderson, IN; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four brothers and sisters.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Ken Landes
30 Dec 2021Sorry to hear of your loss. Prior to Covid we hand enjoyed visiting every week at church. He always asked how I was doing. Not many people care enough about others and show concern
Gary Norman Olsen
4 Jan 2022Gary Olsen – I enjoyed working with Art in the K.C. Swing Band, as we played various gigs over the last several years. Art was always so agreeable about everything. Judy and I both thought he was so pleasant to be around, and he contributed greatly to the musical entertainment with his talent(s). Let Judy and I know if there is anything we can do for you, Marilyn. So sorry for your loss!
Doris Foley
11 Jan 2022We are so sorry to hear about Art. We had not heard it’s hard to believe that such a talented and kind man would have left us way too early. We loved his music. He always remembered our names. We really enjoyed his sax solos.
Thinking of you with love Marilyn.
Herb and Doris Foley