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Norman Gore Obituary
Norman was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church in Boonville, Ind., where he served as an ordained deacon. He loved working in his garden, restoring tractors and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Norman retired from the Peabody Coal Company in 1986. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Peppiatt of Elberfeld, Ind., Martha "Snooks" Gore of Lynnville, Ind., and Carol A. Bass of Lynnville, Ind.; four sons, Ray Gore of Lynnville, Ind., Bobby Gore and his wife, Brenda, of Boonville, Ind., Billy Gore and his wife, Ella Grace, of Lynnville, Ind., and Tony Gore and his wife, Gail, of Lynnville, Ind.; one sister, Pauline Roedel of Boonville, Ind.; two brothers, Don Gore and Gerald Gore, both of Boonville, Ind.; twenty-two grandchildren, forty-three great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Norman was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Billie Mae; one daughter, Linda Sue Owen; two grandchildren; three sisters; and five brothers.
The family would like to thank Norman's caretaker, Christina Skelton.
Services for Norman will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2008, from Bradley's Colonial Chapel in Boonville with burial in the Freedom Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Rev. Wayne Rowland will officiate.
Contributions in memory of Norman may be made to the Freedom Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.bradleyscolonialchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Gore
Linda Weber
November 5, 2008
Carol & Snooks and family, I am sorry about the passing of your father. He was a special person.
My prayers are comming your way.
Karen Hughes
October 13, 2008
At this sad time, may you find comfort in memories shared, may knowing that you're in the thoughts and prayers of friends and family lessen your grief, and may God grant you peace. Deepest Sympathy to the family.
Dennis Duncan
October 13, 2008
Snooks, I am so sorry to hear the news of your loss. I'm offshore right now so I will not be able to see you but rest assured your are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Find strength in the knowledge that he is home.
Dennis Duncan and family
Barrie Hughes
October 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss.
Eddie Deutsch
October 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve Hess
October 12, 2008
To the Family of Mr. Gore:
I work with Tonya at Toyota and am sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Steve Hess.
Don & Judy Lee
October 11, 2008
Don & I just want all of you to know our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this time.
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