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Richard Goree Obituary
Col. Richard Day Goree, U.S.A.F. Retired, 86, died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at his home in Biloxi, MS surrounded by his family. He retired from the military in 1970 after serving 34 years of active duty in the Air Force.
Col. Goree was Born December 14, 1918, in Gordon, LA and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 11 years. He was an active member of the Gulf Coast Seventh Day Adventist Church and served as an elder for many years. Next to studying scripture and leading Bible studies, Richard's passions were flying and Golf.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Roberts Goree; his first son, Richard Lynn Goree and a granddaughter, Erin Jean Logue.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mary Alice Goree; his son, Robert Goree and his wife, Gina, of Panama City Beach, FL; his daughters, Martha Blouin and her husband, James, of Baton Rouge, LA; Sharon Goree of Navarre, FL; Judy Logue of San Antonio, TX and Alicia Adams and her husband, Ken, of Newbury Park, CA; daughter-in-law, Mary E. Goree of San Antonio, TX and many treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. A memorial service will be held at the Gulf Coast Seventh Day Adventist Church, 13301 Hwy. 67, Biloxi, MS on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 18, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Beal Memorial Cemetery, 316 Beal Parkway NW, Ft. Walton Beach, FL where he will be recognized with full military honors. His longtime friend, Lewis Rich, will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church Building Fund, 13301 Hwy. 67, Biloxi, MS 39532, phone no. 228-392-5325 or the American Cancer Society, 182 DeBuys Road, Biloxi, MS 39531.
The Family wishes to thank Dr. P. Pande and the staff at the Medical Oncology Group of Gulfport. Also Dr. Nyron Marshall and the staff of Quality Hospice whose care and assistance proved invaluable.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Goree
Roy Roberts
March 19, 2005
Sorry to hear about your loss, Uncle Day was a kind and special person.
Renee Featherston
March 16, 2005
Mary,
I never knew your husband, but I have heard you speak of him with much kindness and love in your voice. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless You,
Priscilla Roberts Byrne
March 15, 2005
Hello Cousins, May you all have peace and comfort during this time of sorrowing for your dear Dad. I always thought he was the best looking man I had ever met. He reminded me of Clark Gable, in looks. May your fond memories of him sustain you through this time. Love, Prissy
Betty & Danielle Darmohray
March 15, 2005
Dick was a kind and generous man. He cared for others around him and always tried to lend a helping hand when possible. His words of wisdom will always be remembered. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thomas & Jere' Roberts
March 15, 2005
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Ann Feiber
March 15, 2005
My dear Martha,
Your new grandbaby, Avery, is a wonderful way to commemorate your dad...just another addition to an already large, closeknit, loving family...so he shall be rememered. Dr. Ann
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
March 15, 2005
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
Sara Bird
March 15, 2005
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