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Kenneth Gore, Jr.


Sunrise: January 11, 1985
Sunset: August 21, 2020

Kenneth Gore, Jr. affectionately known as “Lil Kenny” was born January 11, 1985 Portsmouth, VA and left us unexpectedly August 21, 2020 in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. He was the son of devoted father Kenneth Eugene Gore, Sr. of Suffolk and loving mother Betty Jean Faircloth of Portsmouth, VA.

He received his education at the Virginia School of the Deaf and Blind in Hampton, VA and proudly graduated in June 2007. A dedicated worker he was to be commended for his 10 years of continuous employment with Olive Garden in Chesapeake, VA before his move to Pennsylvania. He met and married Aretha Pitters of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania and to Kenneth will be remembered for his warm personality, infections smile, love of family and his ability to make friends easily.

He was predeceased by his paternal great-grand parents, Dr. Wilbert and Vivian Gore; paternal grandmother, Delores Gore; maternal grandparents, Clifton, and Delores Faircloth; niece, Monaisa Nixon and nephew, Demont’a Faircloth. He leaves to cherish his memories; Aretha (wife); Kayden Gore (Son) of Pennsylvania; Kenneth Gore, Sr. (father); Betty Faircloth (Mother);
Mona Faircloth and Roxanne Faircloth (sisters) of Portsmouth, VA; Godmother Kelly White Williams; special aunt, Carolyn Burns; Torino Nixon Jr., Terron Smith Jr., King Lawrence (nephews); Nyaiza and Ayonna Faircloth (nieces); Nikki Jackson (special family friend) and uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.

Viewing Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:00pm - 5:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Monday, August 31, 2020 1:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23321 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    Sharran Clark says
    August 27, 2020 at 11:47 am

    I Always Love for you Kenny always Sharran Clark.

    Sharran & Family .

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    Dr. Joseph Leon Knight says
    August 27, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    My condolences to Mr. Kenneth Gore Sr. and the Gore Family.

    Dr. J. Leon Knight

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    Sharon Perkins says
    August 27, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    Kenny words cant Express my thoughts and feelings. Just know we are here for you and pray for the family.

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    Sharon Wilkerson says
    August 28, 2020 at 8:54 am

    I really so sorrow his family and I alway remember he alway smile and fun man from my student at VA School for the deaf from Hampton I missed him so much we will see there in heaven soon

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      V. Riddick says
      August 29, 2020 at 11:42 am

      My condolences to the family. You are in my prayers.

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    Chantal Knight says
    August 28, 2020 at 8:54 am

    We loved to you Kenny. He is my good friend. Kayden miss you godfather. Love and miss you so much

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    Tyra Grant-Bailey says
    August 28, 2020 at 11:19 am

    Tyra Grant-Bailey says
    my condolences to the Gore family and I will always missed him as my adopted brother and I love you always very much that really break my deep heart broken that really hurt me that the most is missing his beautiful smile and love to talk to him and he just got married a beautiful wife and son I will never forget him in my heart and I will see you again to my lovely adopted brother .I love you and miss you dearly

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    Latoya says
    August 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Hey cousin. Love you and miss you

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    Roxanne says
    August 28, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    I love and miss you so much brother, you will always be in my heart!! Your sister Roxanne….

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    Monica says
    August 29, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Hey Kenny, sometime I just still can’t believe you are gone and you Is awesome and easy be friendly with everyone..Goodbye are not forever. Goodbye are not the end.they simply mean, I’ll miss you good friend, until we meet again.. I love you ken

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    Wallesia Coger and Sharon Young Bremby says
    August 29, 2020 at 5:29 pm

    We are so sorry for your lost. I will keep u in my prayers! If u need anything please don’t hesitate to contact us!!

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    Vernona Reid says
    August 30, 2020 at 1:14 am

    The pleasure of teaching Kenny art at The Virginia School For The Deaf and Blind at Hampton will never be forgotten. I am thinking of you and your family during this heartbreaking time.”
    Kenny was well-loved by everyone he was around. I am blessed to have known him for the time that I did.
    My prayers are with you dear family.

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    Ms. Karen. *KK* Holmes says
    August 30, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    My condolences to the Gore family. You’ll are in my thoughts and Prayers… Kenny *KG*… You left us way too soon BUT I KNOW in my ❤ of ❤ that we’ll see each other again my friend.

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    Ms.Lena (L M) Morant says
    August 31, 2020 at 10:38 am

    My prayers are with you.The Gore Family may God continue to be with you in the time of your loss.your son will be missed by many he was such an amazing young man. I worked in the boys dorm as a house keeper he was always with smiles and a kind heart .Family keep the Faith God got it all in control.

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    April Jenkins (formerly Matrozzo) says
    August 31, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    So, so sorry for your loss! Kenny was my student at VSDB-Hampton and I will always remember his sweet, sweet spirit! And I remember how his dad and granddad were always there for him, supporting him. So sad that we lost Kenny way too soon!

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    Omari Walker says
    January 10, 2023 at 7:03 am

    We will alway miss you uncle we love you

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    Omari says
    January 10, 2023 at 7:05 am

    We will alway miss you uncle we love you

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