January 24, 1949 ~ September 17, 2025 (age 76)
Dean Gore 76, formerly of Whiteville passed Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Peak Recourse Center, Wilmington. He was born January 24, 1949 to the late Ralph Sadler Gore and Mary Magdeline Ward Gore. He was an active member of Palmyra Baptist Church having served as the choir director as well as many other positions. He worked for many years at Moskow’s Department store and later worked as a safety supervisor at Georgia Pacific. He truly loved and cared deeply for his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Amy Gore Brown and Allison Gore Brown; grandchildren, Madison Brown, Sophia Brown; nephew, Scott Floyd (Lori); nieces, Crystal Gore (Paul), Tiffani Borgers (Ted), Natasha Gore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel Gore; sister, Linda Floyd.
His memorial service will be held Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:00pm at Peacock Funeral Home’s Chapel with the Rev. John Roberson officiating.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to his service at Peacock Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Dementia Society of America.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net
