Thomas Arthur Gore

Mr. Thomas Arthur Gore, age 72 of Jefferson died on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 29, 1943 in Ashe County, NC to Wayne and Maggie Poe Gore. Mr. Gore was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers. Mr. Gore was a member of New River Baptist Church. He retired from Thomasville Furniture after 37 years of dedicated service. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed his westie dogs, Buttons and Sugar, watching a variety of sports, but most of all, spending time with his beloved family.

By his side for 53 years of marriage, Naomia & Tommy were a team in all aspects of their life. They enjoyed raising a family, participating in church gatherings and events and lending a hand wherever needed.
Tommy enjoyed his retirement years spending countless hours working in their spectacular garden oasis, fishing on the New River with family and friends, cherishing the days spent with his grandchildren guiding them along the way, instilling in them his appreciation of nature and his enduring love of family.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Wayne Jones and Brother Ed Hall. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Gore is survived by: his wife Naomia Shatley Gore; son, Thomas Anthony Gore and wife Janice of High Point; brother, Charles Gore of Mouth Of Wilson, VA; sisters, Wanda Fangmeyer of Maryland and Edith Cullum of Florida; Granddaughter, Sydney Lynn Gore; Grandson, Brody Thomas Gore; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to New River Baptist Church, 1619 Weaver Ford Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Gore's arrangements.

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