Gary R. "Tap" Fore

1942 - 2014

Gary R. "Tap" Fore obituary, 1942-2014, Hurst, TX

Gary R. "Tap" Fore

1942 - 2014

BORN

1942

DIED

2014

Gary Fore Obituary

Published by Greenwood Funeral Homes & Cremation - Three area locations from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2014.
Hurst -- Gary "Tap" Fore, 72, passed peacefully Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Richland Hills United Methodist Church, 7301 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, 76180 or to the American Cancer Society, 3301 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Tap was born March 26, 1942, in Rosston, Ark. to Fred and Margaret Fore. He married Wavah Benefield on October 27, 1960 and they moved to the Midcities area in 1965. Tap worked for Bell Helicopter for 19 years before partnering with his oldest son, Gary to form Fore Machine where he worked until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and as a member of the Texas Amatuer Archaeology Association where he hunted for arrowheads. He was also a writer and had a book published. Tap was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elsie Crank and Helen Mitchell. Survivors: Wife, Wavah Fore; sons, Gary Fore and wife, Lori, Stan Fore and wife, Lisa; brothers, Herbert Fore, Gene Fore and Jerry Fore; and grandchildren, A.J. Fore, Taylor Fore, Marcus Fore, Dillon Fore, Jennifer Fore and Will Fore.

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December 5, 2014

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December 3, 2014

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December 3, 2014

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December 5, 2014

To Wavah, Gary, and Stan. So sorry to hear of Tap's death. He was such a good friend to me. He did my engineering planning for many years at the New Product Development Center Bell Helicopter. After he started his and Garys, Fore Machine Co. I sent him many Bell Helicopter projects to expedite them and they were the best. Without Tap I would never have gotten to deer hunt in AK. He was the best of the best. He will always have a place in my heart. May God bless his family. M.E.Musgrove Senior Design Engineer. Southlake, Tx

BRIAN CASTILLO

December 3, 2014

FORE FAMILY , May GOD bless your family in your time of sorrow.My condolences for your loss.

December 3, 2014

It is really sad that Mr. Tap is gone. He was a brilliant and funny man. He cared a lot for his family, his friends, and even his employees. He was like a mentor to me. He taught me a lot of stuff. And he respected me and I respected him as well. It is really sad that he has left but I'm happy because I know that he is up there in heaven. He was one of the most inspirational and spiritual person that I ever talked with. When he spoke, he usually spoke with confidence. He was really cool, and we all are going to miss him.

To the FORE Family, my condolences.

With Love,

Lucy G.

Lewis Jackson

December 3, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DeeDra Martin

December 2, 2014

All my love and prayers! A wonderful man , gone way too soon. The great memories I will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you for being such a unique friend! To all the family may God keep you in your time of loss and grief.

Leola Hutchens

December 2, 2014

Wavah, my love and prayers for you and your family at this sad time. For Tap, may you RIP and claim the victory in heaven for your heavenly home. Thank you Lord for Tap and his life.

Jett Summers

December 1, 2014

I am truly sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know and work with him. His humor and knowledge will always be remembered. May GOD bless and comfort you all in this time of sorrow.

December 1, 2014

Wavah, Gary, Stanley I was sorry to hear about Tap. Haven't seen you in years but you were always great neighbors and I will never forget the great times we had together. May God bless your family and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Richard & Jonell McDaniel

Harry & Glynda Cervenka

December 1, 2014

Wavah,Gary,Stan and families,our memories will always be cherished of the "special times" we have been together and honored to have known Tap, who enriched all of our lives. His smile and humor lifted all who were around him. GOD BLESS!

Marg

December 1, 2014

Wavah, Gary and Stan, My heart is so sad about Tap going away. I will miss all the phone calls and His funny story's. He has kept Me laughing for the past year even though He was having a ruff day. We have had alot of fun filled day's. The coin's He sent for Me to throw in the wishing well will alway's linger in My mind. I hope the wishes He wanted helped Him in some way. Loved Him dearly and so proud to call Him My Uncle. My thought's and prayer's are with You all

December 1, 2014

I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. Fore family, you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Isabel Garza

December 1, 2014

Wavah & Family, may God comfort you in this time of sorrow. When we first sit down and visited with Tap he made us feel like we had known each other for ever. He had such a caring and loving soul and will be greatly missed. Pat & Roy Blackmon

December 1, 2014

Dad and I shared his love for hunting,fishing and arrowhead hunting. We had great conversations when we had a chance to visit. I enjoyed my working relationship with Tap but enjoyed our friendship even more. Will miss not having him here with us, his humor and that sideways grin.

Jim Clark & James Clark

Amanda Garza

December 1, 2014

To the Fore family. I am deeply sorry for the loss of Tap. He was an amazing, and very sweet man. He will truly be missed by everyone. May the Lord comfort all of you at this difficult time. & may Tap rest peacefully.

Kevin Wheeler

December 1, 2014

Wavah, Gary, Stan, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tap. It was my pleasure to know and work beside him. My condolences to all of the family. May God comfort you in the days to come.

December 1, 2014

Gary was a very good friend, he would anything for a friend. I will miss him.
Bob Wilson

Michael, Nancy, Adam Scharf

November 30, 2014

Wavah, Stan, Lisa, Dillon, and Will,
We are saddened to hear of Tapp's passing and send our heartfelt condolences to all of you. We know this has been a very difficult week and wish you God's peace and healing as you move forward.

Judy Grimada

November 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss. A very interesting man.
Wish I could have known him better.

November 30, 2014

Wavah and Family,
So sorry for your loss--Tap was special person to me, I so enjoyed all the special occasions we shared.
Thoughts and prayers,
Irene Loerwald

Linda Hardy

November 30, 2014

I will always treasure the stories Tap told me on our drives to Commerce to watch Taylor and Marcus play football. May God rest his soul and keep watch over Wavah and the family.

Gary Fraser

November 29, 2014

Stan / Lisa / Dillon & Will, so sorry to hear of Garys passing, sending heart felt hugs from Elgin Scotland. XX

Linda Fore

November 29, 2014

Wavah, Gary, and Stan ---I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tap. My condolences to all of the family. May God comfort you today and in the days to come. With love....

November 29, 2014

So sorry for your loss. We pray Gods grace to shower you with his love. Love, Aunt Lady Mae, Frank and Rala Allen

Linda de Leon

November 29, 2014

So sorry for your great loss!

Peggie West Homishak

November 29, 2014

Lost a dear friend & a great guy to live next door to as kids in Willisville. So sorry for the family loss.

Cindy Dowdy

November 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time may GOD wrap his loving arms around you all and comfort you. GOD gained a Angel in Heaven. I will miss Mr. Tap Fore stories on Growing up in Willisville he told some funny stories. Go rest high on that mountain for your work on earth here is done RIP Mr. Tap Fore.

Paul and Peggy Bailey

November 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

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