Jesse Wayne Fore, age 85, passed away on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Holbert James and Elma Viola Watts Fore. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Miller Fore and a brother, Warren Fore. As well as two step-sons: Ronnie and Ricky Wilson.
Jesse loved being outdoors, tending to his yard as well as get-togethers with his family. He loved traveling the country and watching television documentaries.
Surviving is his daughter, Cheryl Fore Hopper and husband, Harvey, of Asheville; step-son, Tommy Wilson and wife, Gail, of Asheville; step-daughter, Donna Kay Wilson-Russ of Cherokee; grandchildren: Stephanie Case and husband, Mark, Michael Hopper and wife, Ashley, and Michelle Swanger and husband, Cody; great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Tyson, Tatum, and Cason; step-grandchildren: Tommy and Tonya; step-great-grandchildren: Meghan and Morgan.
No services will be held at this time.
Memorials may be made to Land of the Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Yancey Funeral Services is proudly serving the Fore family. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com
