CSM James Hosley Gore, Jr.

James Hosley Gore Jr. was born May 13, 1929 into the union of James and Virginia Gore Sr., in Chicago, IL. A short period later, they moved from Chicago to Waukesha, WI, where he completed his education. While in high school he played football and made All-Suburban Tackle. He graduated, and shortly thereafter enlisted into the United States Army. At a very young age, he met a girl named Mary Jim and instantly became lifelong friends. Their friendship blossomed and the couple married on October 18, 1952. Their union was blessed with three children. The family joined James while he served in the Army. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany, Fort Benning, GA, Fort Carson, CO, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Fort Hood, TX, and . Friedberg, Germany. James served in Korea, and later fought in the Vietnam War as a member of the 101 st Airborne Division. He was credited for his involvement in the Tet Offense, Berlin Airlift, Cuban Missile Crisis and Bay of Pigs, and also awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. After being assigned to different stations across the country, the family returned to Wisconsin and finally settled in Milwaukee. James joined and attended Community Baptist Church, where he accepted Christ. He was a devoted member, and was appointed Deacon and sung in the Male Chorus. In his leisure, James enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling and watching sports and Westerns. James and Mary Jim established, owned and operated Spic and Span Dry Cleaning Service on the northside of Milwaukee. The business supported the local Black community and was in operation until 1968, when James was deployed to Vietnam. Prior to retirement, the U.S. Army assigned James to Marquette University as an instructor in its ROTC program. He also instructed the Pershing Rifles Honor Society. All while coaching the students, James obtained his Bachelor Degree from Lakeland College, in Business Administration. Ultimately, he served for 30 years, and retired with a rank of Command Sergeant Major. For years, James worked for Job Service, where he assisted veterans in job placement. In June 2016, James participated in the Honor Flight for veterans to travel to Washington D.C. He was accompanied by his nephew Kenneth "Kenny Bruce" Miller. People felt that James was thoughtful, kind-spirited, quick-witted and powerful. They valued his conversation and wisdom, and respected his advice. James departed this life on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virginia Gore Sr., and his sister, Gloria Jean Olivier. He leaves to mourn his memory, his loving wife of 70 years, Mary Jim, his children, James Paul (Josepha) Judetzski, Dennis Richard Gore, Denise Rochell (Tony) Jones Sr., four sisters-in-law, Genevieve Fitzgerald, Naomi Miller, Dorothy Miller and Alvinia Cooper, grandchildren Cherie' (Paul) Robertson, Tony Jones [r., Jessica Judetzski, and [anine Judetzski, great-grandchildren Josh (Leigh) Robertson, Anthony (Michelle) Robertson, H'Vyn Leigh loie Jones, Brookelyn Robertson, Brandilyn Robertson, Eryn Weaver, Tamyra Jones, Mason Robertson, ladon ludetzski and Layla Jones, great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones.

CSM James Hosley Gore, Jr.

May 13, 1929 - December 5, 2022