VALIER – 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 Mae.

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 p.m., at the Christ’s View Christian Church in Christopher with Pastor Ron Henwood officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Blairsville Cemetery.

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