March 17, 2017

George F. LaGois Sr.

George F. LaGois Sr. of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, of cancer while visiting his son in Tucson, Arizona. He was born March 8, 1949, to Walter and Alice LaGois in Hempstead, New York. George enjoyed working as a semi-truck driver for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He served his church in many ways, one being the chaperon/driver for several youth trips...

George F. LaGois Sr. of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, of cancer while visiting his son in Tucson, Arizona.

He was born March 8, 1949, to Walter and Alice LaGois in Hempstead, New York.

George enjoyed working as a semi-truck driver for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He served his church in many ways, one being the chaperon/driver for several youth trips.

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He had a heart of gold and gladly would help where he could.

He is survived by his wife, Jean T. LaGois, and children, George F. LaGois Jr., Charles LaGois and William La- Gois; his stepsons, George Penny Jr. and Anthony Matyasovszky; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and a sister.

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