Wendell Pogue son of the late Ina Marie Wilson Pogue and Otho "Peck" Pogue was born in Ellington, Missouri, on October, 29, 1928. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, on July 6, 2011, at the age of 82.
On September 10, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas, Wendell was united in marriage to Doris Imogene Gilmer and to this loving union three children were born. Wendell was a member of the Redford Baptist Church and the United Steelworkers. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Colorado hunting trips, horseback riding and going to auctions and live stock auctions.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, Otho and Marie Pogue.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Imogene Pogue of Ellington, two sons, Larry Pogue and wife Patty of Ellington, Kevin Pogue and wife Judy of Richwoods, one daughter, Myra Turner and husband Arthur of Ellington, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, four brothers, Kenny Pogue of Ellington, Jack Pogue and wife Emma Lou of Barnhart, Wayne Pogue and wife Peggy of Centerville, Gerald Pogue and wife Reda of Arnold, six sisters, Reva Gilmer and husband Edward of Ellington, Diann Morrison and husband Ben of Redford, Elaine Albert and husband Carl of Redford, Gail Townsend and husband Kenneth of St. Charles, Mary Anna Brandel of Farmington, Vicki Campbell and husband James of Hillsboro. Wendell will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Saturday, July 9th 4 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Sunday, July 10th at 2 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Don Stephens
Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Pallbearers: Larry Pogue, David Pogue, Adam Pogue, Craig Turner, Dylan Pogue, Cody Causey and Geoff Dace.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Heart Association