Bill Fore, Jr. was the third of four children and the only son born to Bill and Jennie Fore. He and his three sisters were raised in a small Texas town environment, during the heart of the Depression. The family was close, hardworking and thrived. Billie was especially close to his youngest sister, called "Babe" by family and friends. There was also a half-brother, who did not live with the family from his father's previous marriage.
After graduating from high school, Billie was employed at a lumber yard with his father. He inherited his father's talent with woodworking, as well as learning more of the skill from him.
When WWll began, Billie joined the Navy, spending the duration of his enlistment in the Pacific theater.
Upon his return to the States, Billie returned to the Mineral Wells, TX area, went back to work at the lumber yard, and proceeded to buy a ranch outside of Millsap, TX. He built a three bedroom home on that property, in addition to barns and other outbuildings, cattle pens and planted a 20 acre peach orchard.
In addition to the work involved in growing and selling produce, Billie also maintained a herd of about 20 cows—his "girls", to whom he was very partial.
Billie lived a full live, enjoying a week of vacation each year with a childhood friend, exploring all parts of Texas, hunting and maintaining close relationships with his sisters.
Obituary:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 , Mineral Wells Index
William Silas Fore Jr., 87, of Millsap, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Houston. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Newberry Cemetery.
William was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Graford to William S. Fore Sr. and Jennie Fore.
Mr. Fore is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lena Bell Fore and Murnelle Clark, and brother Edward M. Fore Sr.
Survivors include sister, Clora Virginia "Babe"Nelson of Pearland, one niece, seven nephews and several cousins, and numerous other family and friends.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com .
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After graduating from high school, Billie was employed at a lumber yard with his father. He inherited his father's talent with woodworking, as well as learning more of the skill from him.
When WWll began, Billie joined the Navy, spending the duration of his enlistment in the Pacific theater.
Upon his return to the States, Billie returned to the Mineral Wells, TX area, went back to work at the lumber yard, and proceeded to buy a ranch outside of Millsap, TX. He built a three bedroom home on that property, in addition to barns and other outbuildings, cattle pens and planted a 20 acre peach orchard.
In addition to the work involved in growing and selling produce, Billie also maintained a herd of about 20 cows—his "girls", to whom he was very partial.
Billie lived a full live, enjoying a week of vacation each year with a childhood friend, exploring all parts of Texas, hunting and maintaining close relationships with his sisters.
Obituary:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 , Mineral Wells Index
William Silas Fore Jr., 87, of Millsap, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Houston. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Newberry Cemetery.
William was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Graford to William S. Fore Sr. and Jennie Fore.
Mr. Fore is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lena Bell Fore and Murnelle Clark, and brother Edward M. Fore Sr.
Survivors include sister, Clora Virginia "Babe"Nelson of Pearland, one niece, seven nephews and several cousins, and numerous other family and friends.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com .
Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Bill Fore, Jr. was the third of four children and the only son born to Bill and Jennie Fore. He and his three sisters were raised in a small Texas town environment, during the heart of the Depression. The family was close, hardworking and thrived. Billie was especially close to his youngest sister, called "Babe" by family and friends. There was also a half-brother, who did not live with the family from his father's previous marriage.
After graduating from high school, Billie was employed at a lumber yard with his father. He inherited his father's talent with woodworking, as well as learning more of the skill from him.
When WWll began, Billie joined the Navy, spending the duration of his enlistment in the Pacific theater.
Upon his return to the States, Billie returned to the Mineral Wells, TX area, went back to work at the lumber yard, and proceeded to buy a ranch outside of Millsap, TX. He built a three bedroom home on that property, in addition to barns and other outbuildings, cattle pens and planted a 20 acre peach orchard.
In addition to the work involved in growing and selling produce, Billie also maintained a herd of about 20 cows—his "girls", to whom he was very partial.
Billie lived a full live, enjoying a week of vacation each year with a childhood friend, exploring all parts of Texas, hunting and maintaining close relationships with his sisters.
Obituary:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 , Mineral Wells Index
William Silas Fore Jr., 87, of Millsap, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Houston. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Newberry Cemetery.
William was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Graford to William S. Fore Sr. and Jennie Fore.
Mr. Fore is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lena Bell Fore and Murnelle Clark, and brother Edward M. Fore Sr.
Survivors include sister, Clora Virginia "Babe"Nelson of Pearland, one niece, seven nephews and several cousins, and numerous other family and friends.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com .
Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home
After graduating from high school, Billie was employed at a lumber yard with his father. He inherited his father's talent with woodworking, as well as learning more of the skill from him.
When WWll began, Billie joined the Navy, spending the duration of his enlistment in the Pacific theater.
Upon his return to the States, Billie returned to the Mineral Wells, TX area, went back to work at the lumber yard, and proceeded to buy a ranch outside of Millsap, TX. He built a three bedroom home on that property, in addition to barns and other outbuildings, cattle pens and planted a 20 acre peach orchard.
In addition to the work involved in growing and selling produce, Billie also maintained a herd of about 20 cows—his "girls", to whom he was very partial.
Billie lived a full live, enjoying a week of vacation each year with a childhood friend, exploring all parts of Texas, hunting and maintaining close relationships with his sisters.
Obituary:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 , Mineral Wells Index
William Silas Fore Jr., 87, of Millsap, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Houston. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Newberry Cemetery.
William was born Sept. 13, 1925, in Graford to William S. Fore Sr. and Jennie Fore.
Mr. Fore is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lena Bell Fore and Murnelle Clark, and brother Edward M. Fore Sr.
Survivors include sister, Clora Virginia "Babe"Nelson of Pearland, one niece, seven nephews and several cousins, and numerous other family and friends.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com .
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