Mr. Willie Perry Gory

October 22, 1947 - May 16, 2017

Mr. Willie Perry Gory of 418 Church Street, Jonesville, SC was born on October 22, 1947. He was the son of the late James Gory, Jr. and Viola Smith Gory. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home. “Jimmy” as he was affectionately known, was a member of the Sims High School Graduating Class of 1965 and was retired. He leaves to cherish fond memories: His former wife: Mrs. Louvenia M. Gory. One daughter: Joyce M. Gory of Union, SC. Three sons: Arthur (Bridget) Gory, Sr. of Jonesville, SC., Gerald (Carlisha) Gory Sr. of Swansboro, NC., and Jeffery Gory of Union, SC. Ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by six sisters: Mrs. Edna E. Jennings, Mrs. Jannie V. Moore, Ms. Rosalee Gory, Mrs. Elaine (Luther) Dendy, and Ms. Sallie Ann Gory all of Jonesville, SC. Mrs. Curlee G. (Dean) Jeter of Union, SC. Three brothers: Mr. Charles E. Gory of Greenwood, SC., Mr. John A. (Michele) Gory of Concorde, NC., and Mr. Clarence W. (Jackie) Gory of Campobello, SC. Three aunts: Mrs. Annie B. Rodgers, and Mrs. Floree Burris of Jonesville, SC. Mrs. Lela J. Rodgers of Union, SC. One uncle: Mr. Tommy Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Gory was preceded in death by one son: Willie Perry Gory, Jr., one sister: Aileen G. Hughes and one brother: Mr. Cal Gene Gory. Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Rowell Baptist Church, Adams Lake Road, Union, SC. at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. 478 Cedar Grove Road, Jonesville, SC. The family is at the home of his son, Arthur (Bridget) Gory. Jonesville-Lockhart Hwy. Mr. Gory will be placed in the church at 1:00 P.M. to await the hour of service. Divine Mortuary