Arthur Stephen Dye, age 75 of Webb City, Mo. passed away early Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Freeman Hospital following an illness.

Stephen was born on October 21, 1944 in Los Angeles, Ca., the son of Arthur E. and Almaleta (Southerland) Dye. He proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, Stephen worked as a Guard for the California Department of Corrections for many years before retiring in 1992. He married Susan Hilger in 1993 and they moved to the area shortly after. He was a member of New Grace Asssembly.

Survivors include his wife; Susan Dye, his mother; Almaleta Dye, a son; Arthur Joshua Dye and wife Heather of Hidden Lakes, Ca., a step-daughter; Christina, and many loving friends.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2019, at New Grace Assembly in Oronogo, Mo. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.