John A. Gore

John A. Gore, of Ste. Genevieve passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2013 at the age of 74. He was born in Ellington on January 10, 1939 to the late Samuel and Edna (Stroup) Gore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers and a granddaughter, Linsey Dann in 2003. John grew up and spent most of his life living in the Ellington and Weingarten area. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force for four years before coming back to Missouri. He married the love of his life, Connie Angela Wright on January 28, 1961 in Weingarten. He worked for thirteen years at Pilot Knob Pellet Company and later he retired after many years with Tower Rock Stone Company in Ste. Genevieve. A hard worker who always provided well for his family, he will be remembered as a wonderful father who not only was a dad to his own children but took it upon himself to be a father figure to many others. John was a talented carpenter who built the family home from the ground up. Survivors in addition to his loving wife, Connie are five daughters, Tammy (Mrs. Delano) Walker, Sheila (Mrs. Brian) Wright, Kelly (Mrs. Mike) Hartupee, Vicki Gore Snider and Lori Dickerson; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a special friend, Larry Redmond. A memorial service will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Friday, October 18 at 2 p.m. View the tribute video and share your memories and condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Memorial Service

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