James Joel Fore Obituary
In loving memory of James Joel Fore of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, who departed this world on August 7, 2025 at the age of 88. James Joel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Hagood and Esma Rogers Fore; his former wife Frances Rogers Fore; his siblings, Albert Delano Fore (Dal), Bernard Fore and Joann Fore Zeminsky; his wife Meredith Smith Fore; his daughters, Donna Brown (Monroe), Julia Sisco (Robby) and Carol Hegarty (Drew); and his stepsons, Robert Sypolt (Teng) and Brian Sypolt.
He is survived by: his grandchildren, Brittany Halligan (Ben), Jason Brown (Hannah), Erin Brown, Jamie Hegarty, Cameron Hegarty, Robyn Kilgore (Bruce), Joshua Sypolt, Nikki Sypolt, Alan Sypolt (Tasha), Courtney Boswell (Phillip) and Kaitlyn Sypolt; and his sister Marie Fore Daniel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pyerian Baptist Church (where the legacy of Jimmy's faith continues through Dr. James Orr, who, as a young pastor was an early recipient of Jimmy's encouragement and guidance) or to a charity of your choice.
