James Earl Gore Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James (Shoe) Gore was born on December 3, 1945, in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Anner and Daniel Gore. He was the fifth of nine children and was preceded in death by a loving mother Anner, father Daniel, brothers Booker T (Slim), and Robert (Dock). James accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Vine Street Elementary School and Shivers High School in his home town of Aberdeen. As a young man, he moved to St. Louis where he honed his carpentry skills working in his uncle’s and brother’s building repair and restoration business. James thoroughly enjoyed applying his skills as a carpenter and went on to apply them further working as a long time employee with the St. Louis Housing Authority as a building engineer. James took pride in his job and retired in 2000. However, he was most proud of becoming a Mason where he became a 32nd Degree Master Mason and served as a Mason for many years. James was the father of two sons, James Gore Jr. through a union with Doris Hodges (both preceded him in death) and Jamie Daniel Gore with mother Valerie Perryman and granddaughter, Jayunna Danielle Gore. James was a loving father, a caring, and awesome brother, a fun uncle, a reliable and trustworthy friend and someone that people loved being around. James possessed all of these qualities. BUT, in later life, his most impressive qualities were his mental and physical toughness and will to live for those he loved. Shoe was a good man and he will be missed beyond words and especially for his contagious smile. James leaves behind many to cherish all the special memories: Sisters: Arlena, Idella, Rebecca and Sarah (Michael); Brothers: Wardell, Daniel and Walter (Denise); Families: the Gore Family, the Donaldson Family, the Harris Family, the Hodges Family, the Sumrall Family, the Ward Family, the Westbrook Family, the Whitfield Family and a host of family members and friends too extensive to list.

James Earl Gore

December 3, 1944 - July 31, 2018