"Bernard might as well have been my second dad as much time as I spent at his house. So many wonderful memories. If I didn't spend the night, I was there for breakfast in the morning! I haven't forgotten Velma and Bernard and never will. Much love to you all...Brenda Baer"
In loving memory of
Bernard P. Gore
January 1, 1934 - March 12, 2018
Funeral services for Mr. Bernard P. Gore, age 84, of Anderson Indiana and formerly of Overton County, will be conducted 2 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Pastor Brad Storm will officiate. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery. The family will welcome friends & family on Thursday morning, March 15th from 10 a.m. until time of services at Speck Funeral Home.
Mr. Gore passed from this life in Anderson, in the comfort of his loving family on Monday evening, March 12, 2018. He was born in Overton County on January 1, 1934 to the late Frank L. & Della Cantrell Gore. He served his country in the Army during peacetime. He married Velma Lee Hammock on May 6, 1957. He worked for many years and retired from General Motors Corporation. Bernard had a deep love for animals and took his pets wherever he traveled.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Veach of Anderson, IN & Vonda Saylor & husband Matthew of Anderson, IN; sons, Randy Gore & wife Kathy of Alexandria, IN, Gary Gore of Frankton, IN, Larry Gore & wife Angela of Anderson, IN & Michael Gore & wife Wanda of Anderson, IN; grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda, Randa, Lacey, Brittaney, Brandon, Emily, Dalton, Garrett, Dustin & Kayla; 6 step-grandchildren, Chelsie Craig and Jacob McCarty; great grandchildren and one to be; sisters, Opal Dishman of Indianapolis, IN & Louise Meredith of Livingston, TN.
In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Velma Lee Hammock Gore; grandson, Derek Gore; brothers, Charlie Ernest Gore, Curtis Gore, Willie Gore, Roy Gore, Clyde Gore, Oral Gore & Robert "Bob" Gore; sisters, Mae Dishman & Celia Daniels; daughter-in-law, Teresa Gore & son-in-law, Tim Veach.
Tributes
"I have so many good memories of spending childhood days at Bernard and Velma's home. They always welcomed me for any meal and I especially loved the chocolate and biscuits! When Bernard spoke, we all listened for sure. Great memories!"
"It's a lonely feeling when the second parent passes away, even when you have siblings. We've been thinking of you and praying for you. One of my favorite memories is when we all drove down to Tennessee for Spring Break; I can't remember the year, 75-79. Love and Hugs, Cindy Ferrell"
"We were so saddened to hear of Bernard's passing. He will be missed but he will always be alive in your hearts. Praying you will feel God's loving strengthening peaceful and comforting touch in the days ahead. God bless and keep you. With much love
Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman
Livingston TN"
"Uncle Bernard and Aunt Velma were so generous of spirit and always willing to help others. We always knew we had a place to stay when we went to Anderson or thru Anderson on our way to Tennessee. They gave this generous loving spirit to their children. We all love them so. One of my memories of Uncle Bernard was him taking us to White Castle and going thru the drive thru and ordering something like 48 hamburgers and french fries. We all laughed and laughed. Love you Uncle Bernard. You are with Velma now. RIP"