Welcome W. Fore Jr., 91, rural Mentone, passed at 11:10 a.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at his current residence.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1926, in Mentone, to Welcome and Anna (Ooley) Fore.

He married on July 31, 1948, in Rochester, to Deloris M. Ginther. She preceded on Dec. 27, 2005.

He had worked at Manwaring Leghorn Farms and Midwest Poultry where he was a maintenance man.

He was a graduate of Mentone High School where he played basketball and softball. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. As a part of the Seabees he served in the Philippines and China. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW both of Warsaw. He loved sports and was known for his pitching in fast pitch softball with Hersh Lynn catching. He enjoyed attending Tippecanoe Valley Basketball games, auctions, and playing euchre.

He is survived by his grandsons: Brandon (Eldora) Fore, Mentone; Cory (Sherri) Fore, Argos; great grandchildren: Dale, Brandon Jr., Chloe Fore and Robert Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his sons: Don Allen and Larry Fore.

A time of visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m., Friday, March 23, at King Memorial Home, Mentone. The funeral will follow at 3, also at the funeral home. Pastor Jason Rice will officiate.

Burial will take place at Mentone Cemetery with graveside military rites being performed by the American Legion Post #49 of Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cub Scouts 3782 and Boy Scouts Troop 782