EDWARD GAGE

SCOTT CITY -- Edward V. "Jack" Gage, 80, of Scott City died Sunday, Aug. 25, 1996, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Aug. 19, 1916, in Neelyville, son of George Loren and Sallie Mattingly Gage. He and Nellie Morgan were married Sept. 5, 1942.

Gage lived in Scott County most of his life, retiring from farming in 1983. He attended the United Methodist Church in Scott City. Gage served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Mickey Gage of Jefferson City, and a granddaughter.

Friends may call at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston from 5-8 p.m. today.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim King officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery near Charleston.