South Hill, Virginia
FORE, Dr. Thomas Hill
Jr., age 55, of Powhatan, departed this life to enter God's heavenly kingdom on June 2, 2012. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Jean M. Fore and Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Fore of Powhatan. Dr. Fore was Valedictorian of his Huguenot Academy Class of 1975, a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Virginia Tech in 1979, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinarian Medicine in 1983, where he was a member of Society of Phi Zeta. Tom was a member of the Mortar Board of Leadership Society at Virginia Tech and a member of the Golden Hokies. He was an Eagle Scout. After completing his veterinary education, he returned to Richmond and worked with Ambassador Animal Hospital before establishing Claws & Paws Animal Hospital in 2004. Tom was an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Tom served as the Director of the PYAA Belles and Debs Softball Association, Assistant Coach for girls' softball for four years, and served on the committee for the upcoming 2012 World Series for Dixie Softball Debs and Belles. A life member of the U.S. Chess Federation and an avid chess player, he also had a love of sports, playing in the 2000 Roy Hobbs World Series, completing seven Richmond marathons, and enjoying baseball, softball and snow skiing. Tom was a member of Bethany Christian Church, where he served as an Elder, Youth Leader and Worship Chair. He delighted in organizing Bethany's haunted house each year at Halloween. Tom was a loving husband, father and son. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and the many animals entrusted to his loving care. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Bethany Christian Church. The family will receive friends from noon until time of service. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Bethany Christian Church, 5400 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23225, or the Tom Fore, DVM, Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Virginia Tech, University Development (0336) Blacksburg, Va. 24061. This scholarship fund will assist students desiring to have a career in veterinarian medicine. Online condolences may be made at www.farrarfuneralhome. net. Farrar Funeral Home of South Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
What a tremendous human being. I don't have words to describe how kind, thoughtful, and wonderful he was as a friend and mentor
Whit Wilson
November 19, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Friend
Dr. Fore...you met my puppy Jackson before you left us now Jackson's with you and his brothers and sisters. I have a new pup named Boz...he's no Jackson but I know you would like him and we definitely would love you to be here for us. I think of you often especially when one of my "children" needs help and when I speak of you it's with great appreciation and regret for our loss.
Jill Lahendro
June 01, 2023 | N CHESTERFLD, VA | Friend
Jackie. I am sorry for the passing of both your parents. Your father and I were like brothers growing up. We went to school together, played together, and his parents (Tom Sr. and Dot) were very good to me. Your father was a very smart man, and he could have accomplished anything. My deepest sympathy.
Harry
August 05, 2022 | Friend
Dr. Fore was a wonderful vet and person. He died before I got to know him too well. My dog passed on 3 Apr 22 and I am so glad that Dr. Fore was there for Jackson when I first got him and for about another 1.5 yrs. Dr. Fore made me so happy when he told me that Jacks was an excellent puppy that I picked...it was important to me that he approved. I was heartbroken when Dr. Fore died and he would have been my forever vet I trusted him completely. I've never found any vet that I trusted as...
Jill Lahendro
June 01, 2022 | N. Chesterfield, VA | Friend
I miss him still. As a vet and a friend, he was irreplaceable.
Denise Pascal
June 01, 2022 | Albuquerque, NM | Friend
We'll never forget Tommy Fore. Gifted in so many ways, the kind of guy who'd never stop caring for everyone around him.
Jim and Leigh Koeniger
June 01, 2022 | Nokomis, FL | Friend
I think of Tom often. Remembering the love and care he had for all our animals. HE WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.
sHARRI mACkENZI
June 01, 2022 | Friend
There will never be anyone to compare with Dr. Fore. He was the kindest and most caring person I have ever known.
Muriel Edwards
June 07, 2021 | Mechanicsville, VA | Friend
We will never forget this powerful and sensitive mountain of a man. Tommy was unique and incomparable. My son Ryan and I especially enjoyed playing on the same basketball court with him and will forever savor his quick move to the basket for a reverse layup. So many people counted on Tommy in so many ways and he always delivered. My favorite memory was only a few hours before a big game when he drilled into his big toenail to relieve the pressure of an injury. I watched him do that and...
Jim and Leigh Koeniger
June 01, 2021 | Nokomis, FL | Friend
