Kenneth Paul

Gore

Kenneth Paul Gore, son of the late Mitchel Gore and Tennie Hart Gore was born on November 17, 1942. He entered Heaven's gate July 27, 2024, at the age of 81. He married his high school sweetheart, Jo Ann Grogan Gore, who survives. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary June 29th. Their first child, a daughter, Pam was born June 23, 1964. A son, Steve was born March 12, 1967. Pam went to be with the Lord February 21, 2014, at the age of 49. We can only imagine the rejoicing when Ken saw Pam. It probably wasn't long before she took his hand and said, "Come watch me dad, you should see me play ball now." Steve and his wife Tammy and family live in Ozark, Missouri.

Kenneth has three brothers, Bob Gore and Jerry Gore of Ellington, Missouri and Jimmy Gore of Gadston, Alabama, and a son-in-law, Ross Roderman who was always available when he called. They all survive. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His grandsons are Matthew Smith (Rebecca), and Tanner Roderman (Peyton). His twin granddaughters are: Nicole Gore and Lauren Gore Clark (Noah). His six great grandchildren are Henry, Cooper, Beau, Rhytt, Stratton and Quincy. Ken loved having them visit and having fun with them. He has several nieces and nephews that he was fond of. One nephew, Barry Mills preceded him in death.

Ken gave his heart to the Lord during a revival at Dagonia Assembly of God Church where he attended until the closure of the church. He followed in this father-in-law's footsteps maintaining the church, reaching out to ministers for services, and doing whatever needed to be done around the church. For the past 10 years Ken and Jo Ann have attended Van Buren Assembly of God.

Ken went to St Louis to seek employment at Chrysler Corp immediately after he and Jo Ann married. Seven years later, they moved back to Ellington. Ken was employed by Ray Johnson Inc hauling ore from the Sweetwater Mines to Glover. Later he purchased a tractor trailer and hauled pallets for Grogan Lumber Company. He was hired as a supervisor at Baker Products in 1989 and later moved to the position of sales consultant. He liked his job and sold a lot of equipment for Baker Products. Ken had the opportunity to travel to Russia and several other countries and throughout the United States. He retired in 2010 after 21 years, but wherever he went he managed to get into a conversation about Baker's Products, which he believed in, and advertising for the Company never stopped.

Ken and Jo Ann loved to get together with family and friends, camping, traveling, attending Southern Gospel Concerts, National Quartet Convention, Branson, bus trips, cruises, and they went to Texas each winter. They have led a full and fun life.

Ken will be missed by family and many friends.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 31, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Funeral: Thursday, August I, 11:00 AM, lunch following

McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington

Minister: Pastor Dave Truncone

Pallbearers: Matthew Smith, Tanner Roderman, Ross Roderman, Noah Clark, Jeff Gore, Wade Crum, Bruce Turner, Champ McMurry

Honorary Pallbearers: Henry Smith and Cooper Smith

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pam Gore Roderman Scholarship at McSpaddens Funeral Home or at Great Southern Bank.