Joseph James Gore

Joseph James Gore, 68, of Calabash, NC passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Bolivia, NC following a lengthy illness. 

Joseph was born in Brunswick County, NC on February 1, 1957, and was a son of the late Lloyd and Edna Dupree Gore. Joseph was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Gore, Raphell Gore, also a sister, Christine Hewett. 

Joseph was a lifelong resident of Brunswick County; He graduated from West Brunswick High School and was a member of the legendary basketball team that was 1975 undefeated state champions.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph Stanley and wife LaChella, Jimmy Gore and wife Krystle; a step-son, Bennie Stanley; brothers, Ricky Gore and wife Barbara Ann, Grand and wife Lucinda, Ardell Gore and wife Carolina; a sister, Delois Jenrette; and 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Embracing Christ Fellowship Church, 5051 Northwest Drive, Shallotte, NC with Bishop Michael Frink officiating. 

The family asks with gratitude that donations be made in his name to the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422 or to the Embracing Christ Fellowship Church, 5051 Northwest Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470. 

Online condolences and messages to the family are encouraged and may be shared at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Michael J. Fulwood Funeral & Cremation Service.