WILMINGTON — Archie D. Gore, 86, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, peacefully at home with family at his bedside. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean wars. He worked at Dupont for about 15 years until his retirement.
He loved to travel and tell about the places he had visited. His love and generosity will not be forgotten. He had many friends and was well known at NHRMC cafeteria as a frequent patron for breakfast. He also had many friends at a local McDonalds that he frequently visited for a morning breakfast chat.
His favorite motto in life was, “keep a smile on your face.” He loved to tell jokes and was always friendly and a gentleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Myrtie Gore; brothers, Charles Gore, Thurmond Gore and Mickey Gore; sisters, Annette Gore and Sylvia Gore; stepson, Curry Shaw Jr.; his brother, Larry Gore, recently passed on Christmas morning 2019. Sadly, he also lost his daughter, Jessica Haines in May of 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ula Garner Gore; devoted daughters, Gwen Gore and Leslie Clingenpeel; son, Michael Gore; four loving grandchildren, Christopher Gore, Timothy Clingenpeel, Mac Haines and Emma Clingenpeel; brother, Keith Gore; and sister, Ethel Mays.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington.
The family is grateful for the care he received from Wellcare and Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center.
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