Arthur L. "Art" Belanger, Sr., 84 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Art was born January 30, 1934 in Fall River, MA; son of Leo G. and Delia (St. Pierre) Belanger. He graduated from St. Ann's Catholic School in Fall River. He enlisted into the U. S. Air Force, and served in the Korean War. Art was united in marriage to Sherlene A. Keele on August 18, 1956 in Sedalia, Missouri. Art's time in the USAF brought the couple to Whiteman AFB and they resided in Warrensburg for the majority of their lives. Art was owner and operator of B & B Salvage for many years.  He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include five children: Debra (Matt) Maxon of Warrensburg, MO; Jean Byers of Warrensburg, MO; Steve (Sharon) Belanger of Holden, MO; Joyce (Dan) Deevers of Warrensburg, MO and Sherry (Jason) Potts of Odessa, MO; brother: Rene (Ilene) Belanger of Westport, MA; four sisters: Rita Lachepelle of Fall River, MA; Marie Berube of North Dartmouth, MA; Cecile Teabalt of Westport, MA and Bertha Baillargeon of Fall River, MA; ten grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Art was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherlene; daughter: Charlotte Belanger; son: Arthur Belanger, Jr.; sister: Doris Roy; brother: Henry Belanger and son-in-law: Jack Byers.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 2nd at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warrensburg with Fr. Joe Bathke, C. PP S. officiating.

There will be a private interment at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net