Josie H. Fore

Josie Hodge Fore, age 73 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2015. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceded in death by son, Ricky Fore. Survived by devoted husband of 56 years Richard “Butch” Fore; daughter and son-in-law Terry and Joe King of Smyrna, GA and brother and sister-in-law Eddie and Judy Hodge of Knoxville, nieces and nephews and many close friends. Special thanks to the staff of West Hills Nursing Home for their care. Pallbearers Fuzzy Jones, Jeff Carter, Irving Rosenbloom, John Melnick, Bill Warren, Clyde Clark and Mike Payne. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne LaQuire, Champ Beeler, Bobby Howard and Bob Ellis. Family will receive friends 5-7PM Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, with funeral service to follow at 7PM, Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:15AM Wednesday and proceed to Greenwood Cemetery for 11AM interment service