Robby Norris Gore

Robby Norris Gore, Sr., 89, was called home to our Lord on October 9th, 2018. He was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas, May 8, 1929 to Madge Faye Smith Taylor and Johnnie Lamar Gore. His second mother, Bertha Mae Gore lives in McCrory, Arkansas.

Robby is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Joyce Ewell Gore. He has four children, Barbie Henley (Roger) of Roland, AR; Robby Gore, Jr. (Mary) of Mabelvale, AR; Kerry Gore (Teresa) of Cabot, AR; and Judi Peters (Ron) of Lee’s Summit, MO; seven grandchildren, Shelly Wade Roberts, Michael Wade, Scott Henley (Amber), Amber Crace (Zale), Coribrooke Pittard (Tim), Kara and Brandon Dykes; fifteen great grandchildren, Haley and Evan Roberts, Isabelle Wade, Juniper Roberts, Morgan Henley, Brycen and Clara Dobbins, Skylar Hensley, Gabriel and Damien Crace, Adelaide, Joy and Zeke Pittard, Charlie and Simon (deceased) Dykes; three brother, Lloyd Gore (deceased) (Catherine) of Little Rock, Tony Gore (Betty) of Grant, Alabama, and Ronnie Gore (Betsy) of Newport, AR; and one sister, Stella Cowan of Mount Vernon, IL; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Robby worked for the Coca Cola Company for over 41 years. Following retirement, he worked with his son Kerry at the Pig N Chik in Sherwood, AR. Robby served in the Arkansas Army National Guard from June 1948 through May 1989. He was honorably discharged as an E-7, Sergeant First Class, serving as Supply Sergeant for the 125th Medical Battalion for many years.

Throughout his life, Robby contributed to his community in numerous ways. He assisted in the initiation of the Rock Creek Care Center Food Bank Ministry, receiving an honorary plaque in 2007; served sa Assistant Scout Master for Boys Scouts of America receiving numerous awards; and received a certificate of appreciation plaque from Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 in 2010 and honorary membership to Rolling Thunder and the POW/MIA awareness effort.

Robby is a faithful member of the Church at Rock Creek. Visitation will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7401 AR Highway 5-N, Alexander, AR on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 11 o’clock. The funeral service will be held at the same location at 12 o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Rock Creek Care Center Food Bank Ministry at The Church at Rock Creek,11500 West 36th Street, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501) 221-1051, or online at www.ChurchatRockCreek.com/give.