George Richard Grate passed away at Missouri Baptist hospital in Sullivan Missouri on Friday, November 15th, 2024. He was 85 years of age.

Born on May 24, 1939, to Clarence W. Grate and Dot (Laura) Windsor Grate. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy Grate.

George grew up in St. James, Missouri and graduated from St. James High School, Class of 1958. George worked to put himself through college and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines, Class of 1963.

George spent 33 years working for the US Army Corps of Engineers and retired in 1993 to the Grate Family Farm in St. James Missouri. On the Farm, George enjoyed raising Salers cattle, spending time with children and grandchildren, and working around the farm.

George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pam (Sieber) Grate. Two children were born to this union, Bill Grate (wife Sisi) and Bryan Grate (wife Kaitlin). Additionally, George is survived by his sister Beverly (Lonnie) Spurgeon of Springfield Missouri.

George is also survived by three grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face. Ariana Grate (daughter of Bill and Sisi) and Mollie and Stanley Grate (son and daughter of Bryan and Kaitlin).

Graveside Funeral will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday November 17, 2024 at the St. James Cemetery with Bro. Stephen Brubaker officiating.

Online condolences may be entered at wwwjonesfunerals.com

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri