Richard Gore

September 10, 1957 - February 19, 2019

Richard “Rocky” Gore, 61, of Lumberton, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1957, in Beaumont, to Nancy Simmons Gore and C.W. Gore.

Survivors include his parents, Nancy and C.W. Gore of Lumberton; sister, Molly Gore Lindsey and her husband, Chris, of New Orleans, Louisiana; aunt, Sheila Smith and her husband, James, of Conroe; uncle, Dickie Simmons and his wife, Pat, of Kountze; nephew and nieces, Christopher Lindsey, Olivia Lindsey, Catherine Lindsey, Claudia Lindsey, and Ella Lindsey, all of New Orleans, Louisiana; his beloved companion, Sue Baker of Lumberton; numerous cousins; and his faithful dog, Speckles. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hazel and Claud Gore, and Opal and Richard Simmons.

A gathering of Rocky’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2019, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Ford Cemetery, Newton.

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  • 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
  • 02/22/2019
  • 10:00 am

Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX

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  • 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
  • 02/21/2019
  • 5:46 pm

Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX

Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
  • 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656

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Belinda Hargraves

He will be sorely missed. Love you Rocky. R.I.P.

Sheila Waller

I am so sorry to hear about Rocky's passing. He was such a good man! And was always able to get a laugh out of me. May he fly with the angels in peace. I keep all of his family and friends in my most fervent, heartfelt prayers.

The Baby Oak (Paula Okun Poe)

Rocky, I will forever miss you. I know you are no longer hurting but this breaks my heart. Fly high my friend, See you on the other side.

Cheryl Sheffield McCown

I'd like to offer my deep and sincere condolences to all of Rocky's Family and Friends. I have many fond memories of him as we went to school together from Pietzsch Elementary all the way through graduation at Lumberton High School.. As well as being in touch all the years since. His gift for humor and the ability to make everyone feel special was a blessing to many. My prayers for strength, peace and comfort are with you all..

Cora and Eddie Byrd

Rocky was one of a kind. We will truly miss his sense of humor and his love of family and friends Rest easy and soar high our friend!

Raymond (Randy) Bell

Rocky - We had our fun in high school, carried on during the college years, and stayed in touch as friends through life. You kept us laughing and raised our spirits when friends needed it most. God bless and keep you. Amen

Melanie Stanley Wallace

I will never forget the time we were at Molly's birthday party spending the night & Rocky came in to dance with all of us & tried to teach us to two step. What a fun time! I know Rocky will be missed dearly by his loving family. You are all in my prayers.

Nola Simmons Coleman

I am so sorry to hear about Rocky's passing he will be missed sending prayers to all his family, I have lots of memories of him when he was at our house with my brothers( Eddie, Billy & Jimmy Simmons) I have had several laughs with him he was one funny guy.... RIP Rocky!!!!

Robert Purks

Rocky and my brother graduated together I was around him for a few years, he was a cool easy going guy!!!! Prayers to his family and friends RIP

Donna Bonnette Hall

Dear Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your and CW's son. My prayers are with you. Love, Donna Gayle Bonnette Hall. Remembering Annie Manning's and South Park High School.

Renee Armintor

With my deepest condolences to Rockys family,friends,and faithful companion Sue Baker.hope this scripture will be of some comfort to you all.The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit Psalms 34;18.I wiII always remember Rockys great sense of humor,love of music and dancing,love of life and what you saw is what you got.You wiII be missed RIP. Rocky!!