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Eldon Gore Obituary

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Eldon S. Gore, 75, of West Fork of Chapmanville, went home to be with the Lord Fri., Jan. 10, 2014, at Logan Regional Medical Center.

Born Feb. 12, 1937, in Logan County, he was a son of the late Alvie and Vida Gore. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Elzie and Roxie Gore and Jim and Elizabeth Farley; one brother, Harry Gore, and one sister, Blanch Dingess.

Eldon was a member of Workman Fork United Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, swinging on the porch, playing with his dogs and talking with friends and family. Eldon was retired from IBEW Local 317 as a Journeyman Lineman and happily married for 56 years.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ola Mae Gore; one daughter, Debbie (Mitch) Hensley; four sons, Danny (Katrina) Gore, Randy Gore, Terry (Susan) Gore and Jerry (Bertha) Gore; two sisters, Barbara Moore and Freda Sowdars; three brothers, Freddy Gore, David Gore and Freelin Gore; grandchildren, Shannon (Shaun) Dickey, Natasha (Guy) Conley, Dustin (Paige) Gore, Ashley (Brian) Dalton, Casey (Kelsey) Gore, Mandy Gore, Tori Hensley, Scottie (Kayla) Keller, Ryder Gore, Dylan Gore, Izaiah Garza, Coltin Gore and Levi Gore; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Dalton, Willow Dalton and Bella Keller.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 16, at Workman Fork United Baptist Church with Rev. Manasses Hensley Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Gore Family Cemetery at West Fork.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. Wednesday until time of funeral Thursday at the church.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Logan Banner from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2014.
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This is Verla Jean and George McClouds daughter. My accept my deepest condolences. Praying that God's peace and comfort will surround the family during this time. Love to all.

Gina McCloud-Kates

January 16, 2014

Heaven gain another beautiful soul our prayers are with each loved one. May God comfort the hearts of the family and friends. Love and Prayers

Kenny&Maggie Farmer

January 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Eldon was a wonderful man and will be missed so much!

Courtney Davis

January 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I am going to miss my Indian friend.

Loretta Watkins

January 15, 2014

I am deeply saddened by the news . My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Sherry James

January 14, 2014

You will be sadly missed. And you live forever in our hearts and memories. We love and miss you.

Fred Moore jennifer Pridemore

January 14, 2014

Thinking of you all at this time of sadness. So sorry for your loss.

Rick, Susan and Katherine Muncey

January 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss, saying special prayers for the family.

AJ & Reba Thompson

January 14, 2014

Danny, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Remembering your family in our prayers.

Trina (Hensley) Shedenhelm

January 14, 2014

just talked to him at walmart/so sorry

jody pridemore

January 14, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Aunt Ola Mae, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Crystal Adkins Bohr

January 14, 2014

David and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Tom and I will be praying for you and your family. Tom and Sandy (Hensley) Ferrell.

January 14, 2014

Dear Natasha, I am so sorry to hear of your families loss of your wonderful Grandpa. You always showed your love for him when you talked of him and shared stories about him. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nancy Tabor

January 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss Eldon was a good man and he will be missed ,love u all Carolyn nelson

January 14, 2014

Prayers for the family, he will be missed....Donnie and Kay Perry

Donnie Perry

January 13, 2014

Gore Family, I am sorry for your loss.

Orville Dingess

January 13, 2014

we are praying for the family of him ok

monroeandGeorgia Ramey

January 13, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers for the family.

Terry Adkins

January 13, 2014

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