James E. “Jim” Fore, 74, of Galveston passed away peacefully at his home early Friday morning, September 1st. 2017.   He was born July 22, 1943 in Navada County Arkansas to Foy James and Willie Blanche (Purtle) Fore.   He married Beverly J. Osborn on February 17, 1967 in Kokomo and she survives.

Jim retired from Kokomo Sanitary Pottery with 39 years service.  He had also worked for the Galveston Cemetery the past ten years, along with his wife Beverly.

Jim graduated from Cale High School in 1962 in Arkansas, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.  He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1964 – 1968.

Surviving family include his wife Beverly J. Fore, Galveston, son, Jeff A. (Michele) Fore, Noblesville; daughter Kristi J. (Brian) Morgan, Galveston; grandchildren, Karisa (Victor Bruce) Nahodil, Galveston; Kelly Fore, Noblesville; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Jean and Levi Alan Nahodil, Galveston; brother, Dale (Mary Frances) Fore, Prescott, Arkansas and eight nieces and several great nieces, nephews and cousins.   He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Billy Wayne and Bobby J. Fore and sister, Marvie Sue McNatt.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5th at Galveston Cemetery with Rev. Don McDowell officiating.  Military Honors will also be observed.   In keeping with Jim’s wishes, no visitation will be held.   Online condolences may be sent to Jim’s family at www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com  Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with arrangements.

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