John Charles Monroe

John Charles Monroe, 73, of Millersville, Missouri died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born September 4, 1949 in Cape Girardeau to Esther Stein and John Richard Monroe. He and Debra Propst Monroe were married on March 25, 2000 in Millersville. He was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Cape Girardeau. In 2004 he joined the Millersville United Methodist Church. John attended College High in Cape Girardeau, graduating in 1967. He then attended Southeast Missouri State University. He grew up in the family business, the Monroe Glass Company, where he eventually became warehouse manager and co-owner. He also worked on the family's farm at Cedar Lake near Millersville. He later became owner-operator of the Vanduser Quick Stop. He was a 50 year member of Westview Masonic Lodge #103. In his early years he loved to swim and ski and was a certified scuba diver. He enjoyed fishing and working in his garden, growing a wide variety of vegetables and flowers. In his later years, he spent his spare time sitting on the front porch of his home in Millersville, watching wildlife, wild birds and the hundreds of hummingbirds that visited his feeders each summer. John endured multiple health problems over the years with amazing strength and dignity. His ability to bounce back often surprised everyone. He fought the good fight even until the last day of the battle that finally took him from us. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father; he found much joy in his many cats over the years, most recently Smoki and Tigger Bob. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Heather A. Monroe of St. Louis, Missouri, Courtney L. Monroe of Columbia, Missouri. He was preceded in death by brother, Richard Timothy Monroe; and sister-in-law, Tanya K. Monroe. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Ford & Sons in Jackson. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, December 30, 2022 at Ford & Sons Jackson in Jackson with the Rev. Janet Hopkins officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to The Marfan Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

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John Charles Monroe

September 4, 1949 - December 27, 2022