Jerry "Fats" Fore, age 73, of Hope, Arkansas passed away at his home Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born on March 26, 1942 in Rosston, Arkansas to Fred and Margaret Fore. Mr. Fore was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a lifetime worker in the oil field industry, retiring from Williamson Pumping Service, then went on to enjoy working the hay fields and tending to the farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Gary "Tap" Fore, and two sisters Helen Mitchell and Elsie Crank.

He is survived by his wife Laura Beth Fore of Hope; Son Philip Fore of Russellville; Four Daughters Amy Ford and husband David of Heber Springs, Debbie Hampton and husband Kevin of Hope, Darlene Estes and husband Johnny of Hope, and Dana McDonald and husband Dean of Hope; eight grandchildren Hannah Ford, Matthew Huskey and wife Desiree, Kaylee Townsend and husband Dusty, Justin McDonald and wife Emily, Cody McDonald, Maegan Estes, Hannah Hampton, and Jordan Estes; four great-grandchildren Jarett Huskey, Jackson Huskey, Tripp Townsend, and Grace Williams; two brothers Herbert Fore, Gene Fore and wife Nancy both of Willisville. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Graveside services will be held at 3pm Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Willisville Methodist Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Evans officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Monday, August 10, 2015 at the A.O. Smith Funeral Home in Stamps.