Terry ‘Big T’ Gore

Terry “Big T” Gore, 72, of Mexia, passed away on April 17, 2020, at Providence Health Center in Waco. A private family graveside will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 1 p.m. Viewing hours will be held on Monday from noon until 6 p.m. at Jones Funeral Services.

Mr. Gore was born on Jan. 21, 1948, in Mexia, to Huey and Audrey Jones Gore. He was here all of his life. Big T was the kindest and purest heart on earth. He was a lifelong carpenter who loved doing his woodworking. He was an animal lover, enjoyed hanging out and playing cards, watching movies and listening to 70’s rock music.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Linda McCoslin and Avis Willis; and brothers Alfred Gore and Huey Christopher Gore Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Jean Gore, of Mexia; sons Josh Schubert and wife Megan, of Maude, and Brandon Murphy, of Dallas; daughter Valerie Nichols, of Teague; nephew and close friend Dean McCoslin, of Mexia; grandchildren Serenity, Luke, Taylor, Mitchell, Joe, Ivan and Baby J; sisters Madie Watson, of Forest Glade, Juanita Dvorak, of Garland, Louise Zempel, of Topeka, Kan. and brothers J.W. Gore, of Mexia, and Gene Gore, of Spring.

Terry, I will be a better person because I can never hold a candle to you. Soon, we will sail away and dream of how our life will someday be. Love, Laura

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