Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Nelson Leroy Fore, Sr “Leroy” passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He loved the simple pleasures of the outdoors – early morning hunts, quiet hours fishing, caring for wildlife, and preserving its beauty through his photography. Many Saturdays, you could find him faithfully watching Alabama football. He was a Pipe Manager at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 37 dedicated years before retiring.
Leroy is proceeded in death by his wife, Rita Lanelle Fore; daughter, Karen Fore Rachal; granddaughter, Heather Fore Cunningham; mother, Carolyn Gulsby Fore Nunn; father, Nelson Irvin Fore; brother, Thomas Eugene Fore; and sister, Barbara Ann Fore Braswell.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Christopher Leroy (Paula) Fore, Robert Mitchell Fore, Rolland Alan (Cheryl) Fore, Nelson Leroy “Lee” (Michelle) Fore, Jr., Susan Kay (Chris) Collins, and Brian (Christina) Fore; grandchildren, Steven (Misty) Kelly, Leroy Christopher “Lee” (Paige) Fore, Corey (Nicole) Fore, Vickie Mallette, Robert (Tiffany) Mallette, Channing Fore, Amber Fore, Jessica (Daniel) Bresher, Kaleigh (Hayden) Roberts, Madison Collins, Brayden Fore, Caleb Fore, and Parker Fore; fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Dusty (Marsha) Fore, Choan (Jimmy) Daughdrill, Trey (Jill) Fore, and Mark (Kathy) Nunn; along with many other relatives and friends
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We had us a few rough days LOL
There were days when dad just wasn't wanting to hear he could no longer drive so literally the ole man would take off walking! If we got him before he'd reach the end of the pavement it was easy to get him to turn around...further than that would make for a rough evening LOL!
Thankful for these last family pics with dad
Fam Jam + Mia
Looka them ducks :)
A bad day of hunting is better than a good day of work
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