George Elery Shove

January 5, 1957 - December 25, 2021

George Elery Shove 01/05/1957-12/25/2021 Hackberry - George was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend. He left this world too soon on December 25th, 2021, after his yearlong battle with cancer. He was born to George “Bynum” Shove and Margaret Toups Shove on January 5, 1957. George was a graduate of Hackberry High School and had recently retired from Citgo Refinery. George loved his family and his cattle; he was a friend to anyone in need. He took pride in being “Tractor” to his grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father George Bynum Shove. Left to cherish is memory are his wife of 38 years, Gayla M. Shove, daughters, Malorie Knox (Kody); Lori Beth Denison (John Ray); Madison Pickle (Jordan), mother, Margaret Ann Shove; sisters, Katherine “Bussy” Fontenot (Buddy); Jeanne “Bitsy” Primeaux (Blake); grandchildren Slade, Kase, Luke, Sophie, Saige, Saylie, Stella, Sawyer (and future baby “John Boy” Denison). He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will all miss him greatly. Funeral services will be in the Hackberry Community Center on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Monte Rowse officiating. Burial will follow in Hackberry Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Visitation is Wednesday in the Hackberry Community Center from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your local 4-H or FFA chapters in honor of George Shove.