Services for Arthur Sayles, 88, of Lawrence, Kansas formerly of Perry, Iowa will be at 10 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at First Baptist Church Perry, Iowa. Burial will be at Violet Hill Cemetery following the service.
Arthur passed away September 22, 2015 at his home in Lawrence. He was born March 23, 1927 in Boone County, Iowa, the son of Marlowe and Hazel Ballentine Sayles.
Art graduated from Perry High School in 1945, then served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was a rural mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service in Perry where he retired in 1985.
He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lawrence.
Art married Nora Menz June 6, 1957, and later married Beth Gibler in March 1986.
He is survived by his children Kinda Skea (Stephen) of Lawrence, Kevin Sayles of Gowrie, IA, Keith Sayles of Spring, Texas, Karla Ruest (Jeff) of Dansville, Michigan, Kim Holcomb (Mike) of Harcourt, IA, and Kent Sayles (Nancy) Grimes, IA, eighteen grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Francis Sayles of Sun City, AZ and his sister, Ruth Whitehurst of Clive, IA. Art was preceded in death by his wife, Beth, his parents, a grandson, and an infant brother.
Friends may call from 5-8 on Friday September 25, 2015 at the Carris Funeral Home, Perry.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church Lawrence, Kansas.
Kent and Family, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Holly Witt
Kent, Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family, for peace and consolation, and also for joy in memories of time together. – Josh Mulnix DNE
Sorry for your loss Kent. I did not know your father, but I’ve always been impressed by his son I knew. I know he was ailing and we can take comfort knowing where he is now, a better place and no more suffering. Tom
Kent–My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. Please accept my condolences. –Emily Parrott
Kent, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in all the memories you have created with him, as those memories will help you through the difficult times. My prayers are with you and your family as you mourn his loss but celebrate the life he lived. Cheryl Keller, DCI
I’m terribly sorry for your loss Kent. I hope you go through this tough time with as much joy as you can find. I have found that the reflections on loved ones’ past life experiences have helped when loved ones have passed on. Take Care. Michael Rowe DCI