MARVIN LAVERNE VORE

Marvin LaVerne Vore, 92, of Pierce City passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Ash Grove Healthcare in Ash Grove. He was born in Bassett, Neb. on Sunday, March 20, 1932; the son of Arthur and Agnes (Putnam) Vore.
He married Laura Ann Morey on Sunday, Aug. 24, 1952, in Algona, Iowa.
He received an associate’s degree from Missouri Southern State University. He retired from the Missouri Rehab Center where he worked many years caring for patients.
He is survived by six sons: Timothy (Celia) Vore of Tulsa, Okla., Steven L. (Sheila) Vore of LaVista, Neb., Daniel L. (Peggy) Vore of Monett, Jerald M. (Cheryl) Vore of Monett, Robert J. (Carol) Vore of Joplin, and Phillip W. (Debra) Vore of Liberal; two daughters, Janice K. (Bill) Alexander and Faith A. (Steve) Leach all of Ash Grove; a daughter-in-law, Amy Vore of Douglass, Kan.; 27 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Laura Ann; a son, Michael E. Vore; a granddaughter, Nicole Vore; and three siblings: Lyle Vore, Mary Sawyer, and Viola Turpin.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City with Pastor Josh Rinker officiating.  Burial followed at Pierce City Cemetery in Pierce City.
Arrangements were entrusted to the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.