Gene Allen Staggs, 85, of Agency, Missouri passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at his home. He was born October 14, 1939 in Agency, MO, son of Ora Bell and Roy Staggs.
He graduated from Faucett High School, class of 1957. On June 5, 1959 he married Genevive Underwood at Agency Christian Church. Gene worked most of his life on the family farm and drove a truck for many years as an owner/operator and for Johnson Controls. He was a member of the Local Teamsters Union. Gene enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening and camping. He was a friend to many, he enjoyed staying busy and helping others. He served on the Agency Town Board and was a Past Mayor of Agency. He also served on the Agency Fire Department and member of Agency Christian Church.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Glen Staggs, and grandson, Chris Dreier.
Survivors include wife of 65 years, Genevive Ruth Staggs of the home, children, Kenneth (Carlene) Staggs of St. Joseph, James (Donna) Staggs of Agency, Debbie Kleppes of Agency and Donna Staggs (Neil Reynolds) of Smithville, MO, sister, Karen (Larry) Schlup of Agency, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Ellen Rumpf of Faucett, MO, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services will be10:00 am, Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Rupp Funeral Home with Pastor James Kerns officiating. The Interment will be at the Agency Cemetery.
