Robert Gouge

Robert Gouge obituary, Christopher, IL

Robert Gouge

Robert Gouge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher on Oct. 25, 2024.

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Robert Willis Gouge, 80, of Valier, passed away on Monday October 21, 2024 at St Louis University Hospital in St Louis, MO. He was born on December 25, 1943 in St Louis, MO to James and Stella (Overturf) Gouge. He married Jenetta Fay (Harrison) Gouge on October 25, 1961 and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2022. He is survived by his children Michael (Janice) Gouge, Robin (Vince) Akin and Joseph Gouge; grandchildren Sarah (Jason) Ferber, Christina (Patrick) Braun, Holly (Vint) Akin, Jacob (Megan) Gouge and Katie Gouge; great grandchildren Lennox, Zoey, Avery, Madison, Cassandra, Hayden, Blake, Naomi, Abigail, Penelope and Hattie Lou. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, one daughter Stella Robinson and two sisters Dolores Holleman and Edna Avery and three brothers James Gouge, Albert Gouge and Daniel Gouge. Funeral services will be on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Christ's View Christian Church in Christopher with Pastor Ron Henwood officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be at Blairsville Cemetery.
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