Francis Wayne Fore was born on December 22, 1952, in Ellinwood, Kansas, and went to his heavenly home on December 18, 2024. He married Connie Fore on his eighteenth birthday, December 22, 1970, and they enjoyed 53 years together. He was an attentive father and Poppy, following his kids and grandkids to ball games and band concerts.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Fore; one son, Jeremy (Amber) Fore, and daughter Andrea (Danny) Taylor; six grandkids: Jacob and Madelynn Fore, Jackson and Ellie Davis, and Cody and Jesse Taylor; two special brothers-in-law, Kelley (Cindy) Williams and Brent (Phyllis) Williams; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LE and Donita Fore, and a sister Kathy Fore.
In his younger years, Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, hunting arrowheads, and making arrowheads. He worked most of his life as a truck driver, carpenter, and farmer. He loved riding his Harley and crafting gifts for his family. In his later years, he developed a love for cooking desserts and was known for his chocolate no-bake cookies and peanut brittle.
He loved the Lord and was devoted to church all of his life.
Honorary pallbearers: Carlos Foree, Frank Foree, Charlie Davis, Boyce Duke, Dennie Horn, and Barry Leggett.
Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.
Memorial services will be on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Qualls Funeral Home in Cave City with Kelley Williams officiating.
