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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.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Collins, Chad Taylor, Corey Fore, Brayden Fore, Caleb Fore, and Bryce Forrester. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Ruth, Michael Oppie, and Jack Forrester.

The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to Stephanie Cothran and Whitney Goff whose kindness and dedicated care brought comfort to both them and their beloved dad.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel beginning at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Morris, Chadd Cumbest, and Chuck Ruth officiating. Interment will follow at Tanner Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a tree be planted in Leroy’s memory.

Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nelson Leroy Fore, Sr.