Chester Everett Payne

Chester Everett Payne, son of the late Joseph Melvan Payne and Ada Marie (Gifford) Payne, was born On April 13, 1945, in Winnipeg, Missouri. As a young boy, Chester grew up on the family farm in the Fairview community near Laquey, Missouri and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He attended elementary school in Laquey and began attending high school in Richland, Missouri. Chester graduated with the Class of 1963 and served as an officer with the Senior class. Shortly after graduating from high school, Chester entered the United States Navy and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge in 1967. During his time in the military, he served in Vietnam and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and the Vietnam Service Medal. After his discharge from the military, Chester worked as an auto mechanic for many years, working for various dealers in Lebanon, Missouri and even owned and operated his own shop for a few years. Chester was a charter member of the Francis J. Lynch VFW Post 3168 of Laquey, Missouri along with this father, brother and his sister was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Chester moved to Warrensburg, Missouri and spent the remainder of his years with his companion Linda Short and her family. Chester passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the North Kansas City Hospital of North Kansas City, Missouri having attained the age of 80 years. Chester is survived by companion: Linda Short of Warrensburg, MO and her children: Kevin and Becky; sister: Laura Jones of Laquey, MO; brother: Bob M. Payne (Glenda) of Lebanon, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Service with military honors were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor David Brown officiating. The songs "I'll Fly Away", "Amazing Grace", "Wildfire", "Spirit in the Sky" and "He Ain't Heaven, He's My Brother" were played. Military honors were provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Chester Payne and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Chester Everett Payne

April 13, 1945 - May 3, 2025