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Michael Wors Obituary
March 10, 1939 - June 20, 2021
Sauget, Illinois - Michael E. Wors, 82, of Sauget, Illinois, born March 10, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Michael was a retired Train Master from the Alton and Southern Railroad. He was an U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Michael was also a former 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Leo A. Jerome, Council 1666 in Cahokia, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alice, nee Brown, Wors, two sons, Michael and Todd Wors; and a sister, Sondra McDonald.
Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Paula Wors, nee Coonrod; his children, David, Brad, and Patty Wors and Kathy Campbell; a step daughter, Melissa (Nancy) Black; a step son, Phillip Black, Jr.; a brother, Nicholas (Rebecca) Wors; seven grandchildren, Gage Black and Josh, Bradley, Katie, Todd, Maxwell, and Jackson Wors; and several great grandchildren. Michael was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Monday, June 28, 2021. A Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
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PHIL ODOM
June 25, 2021
A SLOW SALUTE TO A FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. You are one of our heroes. We will remember you always and miss you dearly. Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them peace.
As a grateful Veteran, I leave my sympathy and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI U. S. MARINE AND VIETNAM VET FOX CO 2Bn / 1st. MARINES [email protected]
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