John Ross Gage was born October 16, 1943 in McNairy County , TN the son of the late Arthur Lee and Amelia Teague Gage.
He was united in marriage to Evelyn Bishop on July 14, 1962.
Mr. Gage retired from General Electric after 30 years where he worked in set-up. He also worked for the city of Bethel Springs over the water department. A hard worker who rarely set idle served as the caretaker for Liberty Cemetery in Bethel Springs and enjoyed farming. He was a member of the Forty Forks Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, Tennessee.
John Ross loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Gage departed this life on May 2, 2022 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 6 Months, 16 Days. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Gage of Bethel Springs, TN; two sons, Greg Gage and wife Penny of Bethel Springs, TN, Michael Gage of Bethel Springs, TN; three grandchildren, Danielle Harben, Ethan Gage, Whitney Bradley and husband Garrett; four great grandchildren, Ryker and Raegan Harben, Bentlee Bradley, Miles Gage; three sisters, Jo Ann Reynolds of Bethel Springs, TN, Cathy Weaver of Red Rock, TX, Jackie Matlock and husband J.D. of Selmer, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gage was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Ray Gage; four sisters, Rebecca Sims, Linda Knight, Shelia Moore, and Mary Nola Moffett.
