GORE, WILLIAM RODNEY, age 89 of Birmingham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Gore. He is survived by his faithful wife of 70 years, Anne Gore; sons, Bill Gore (Lisa) and Phillip Gore (Diane); grandchildren, Nikole Gore, James Gore and Rachel Gore; and great-grandchildren, Will Layton and Jace Harten. William grew up and was an outstanding athlete for Southside-Gadsden High School where he earned a basketball scholarship to Jacksonville State. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and retired from Alagasco after 40 years of service. As a teen, he began a lifelong love of playing the guitar and singing. William played in many bands and groups over the years sharing his talent with many people. He was a longtime faithful member of First Baptist Church of Trussville where he served as cameraman and helped serve at Jimmie Hale Mission. His family will celebrate his life with visitation on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with his service beginning at 11:00. Burial will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery in Gadsden beginning at 2:00.
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