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Remember. Honor. Teach. Thank you for remembering the life of Kelly "Bud" Gore. Please click the red “Sponsor” button to sponsor wreaths in lieu of flowers to be placed on veterans graves on December 14, 2024 at 10:30 am (Wreath Placement 9 am) at Georgia National Cemetery. 

He served in the CC Corps from 1937 to 1939. In late 1940 a close friend introduced Bud to Vernell Turlington from the Cumberland Mills Community and on June 7th, 1941 they rode to Dillon SC and became husband and wife. To this union were born 5 children. Brenda Carol (Burr), Timothy Gore and Kathy (Jackson). The couple had two infant sons who died in the later 1940's.

Bud joined the US Navy during World War II and served in the Navel Air Division on the island of Attu in the Aleutian islands of Alaska. This tour of duty proved to be a memorable one for Bud as he could tell stories for the rest of his life about “bums”, Guns, frozen bays, ice fishing, and snow drifts higher than a man's head.

He returned from the War and returned to his pre-war job at Burlington Mills in the community of Lakedale and when that plant closed he finished his career at the St. Pauls Plant. Retiring from the mills in the 1980's he was not finished yet and he took the job as the “plant man” for the Food Lion Store in Hope Mills. There he stayed till taking care of Vernell in her later days became his top pirority and mission in life.

Kelly Gore is survived by his son, Tim Gore and his spouse Brenda, his daughter Kathy Jackson and her spouse Bobby.

He was preceded in death by his spouse of over 60 years, Vernell Turlington Gore and their firstborn daughter, Brenda Carol who married Carl E. Burr. He was also pre-deceased by one grandchild, Joy C. Burr who passed in 1969.

He leaves as a living legacy 5 grand-children, 8 great -grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The family will celebrate his life on Saturday, September 10th, at the Hope Mills Church of God Family Life Center located on Cameron Road in Hope Mills, NC. The family will greet friends from 4-6 PM and the Celebration service will start at 6PM. Speaking at the service will be Rev. Vanessa Gore, Rev. Bobby Sykes and Rev. Tim Gore.

Faith was an important part of Bud's life as he was a devoted bible reader, active worker in the Hope Mills Church of God, help start the Cumberland Church of God in the early 1950's and then Rockfish Church of God in 1994. For the past 5 years he had been a member of the Sapona Road Church of God where his son is serving as the pastor.

The family would like to express special thanks to Rev. Robert Staples for his care and giving Mr. Gore his last ride through the town of St. Pauls and for his personal care over the past 18 months. Special thanks also to “Jerm” May who stayed with his great grandpa night and day for the past 3 weeks to ensure safety and to Martha who made sure he had a good meal everyday. The family gives great appreciation to the team from the Liberty Hospice – Fayetteville office for working to get him home from the hospital so his last 2 weeks could be in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family and friends. In the words of Mr. Bud himself... “let me tell you one more thing before I forget” ... See you later Mr. Bud.

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GANCCA - Georgia National Cemetery
1080 Veterans Cemetery Road
Canton, GA 30114, United States
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December 14, 2024 at 10:30 am (Wreath Placement 9 am)

Russ Seltenright, George Labollita

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is very limited parking at this cemetery.  Please carpool or UBER/LYFT to the cemetery.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Georgia National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Families with a loved one buried at Georgia National Cemetery may place a single wreath starting at 3:30 pm.

Saturday, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement 9 am)

Wreath Placement will begin at 9:00 a.m.

The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. 

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

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GANCCA - Georgia National Cemetery

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