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Charles "Bruh" Glenn Gory

Jul 15, 1950 – Nov 6, 2021

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A celebration of Charles life will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at the Delta Inn Hotel Ballroom located at 7111 Washington Ave Racine, WI 53406.

Charles (Bruh) Gory received the promise of eternal life on November 6,2021. He was born in Lambert, MS, on July 15,1950, son of the late J.D and Mattie (Fife) Gory.

He was united in marriage to former Diane Marie Simpson on July 7, 1973, a marriage 48 years strong.

Charles worked at Daimler Chrysler for 30 years. Charles enjoyed his family. He loved outdoors and loved to plant trees for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards, badminton, and firing up the grill for some BBQ. He liked to travel taking long road trips with family and friends. Let’s not forget his love for jazz music.

Charles leaves to cherish his loving wife, Diane Gory; daughters, Alisa Downs (Racine,WI), Marika Gory (Denton, TX); son, Marques Gory (Racine, WI); 10 grandchildren, Jamilah Thornton, Jordan Dyess, Marissa Dyess, Alina Dyess, Xariyah Hiler, Xaier Hiler, Amari Gory, Harmoni Gory, Xavyn Hiler, and Mya Gory; 4 great-grandchildren, Zakai Williams, J’lani Dyess, Mauii  Smith, and Ezra Morales; siblings, Alice Poole (Racine, WI), Rudy (Audrey) Gory ( Orange CA), Juanita (Jimmy Joe) Almond (Racine ,WI ), Muriel Quinn (Waterloo, IA), Pat Gory (Racine WI) and Marcella Gory (Green Bay ,WI); mother-in-law, Ethel Simpson (Racine , WI) ;  sisters-in-law, Nedra Ballard (West Memphis, AZ), Linda Simpson (Stone Mountain, GA), Gay Simpson (Racine, WI), Barbara (Barry) Thompson (Racine , WI); special cousin as a brother, Jimmy (Georgia) Mathews (Lambert , MS); aunt, Mildred Thigpen (South Haven, MS); godson, Darius Smith (Abilene, TX); special friend, JP; followed by a host of niece’s nephews and good friends.

In addition to his parents, Charles in proceeded in death by his brother, Marcus Gory; aunt, Alice B Smith; father-in-law, Johnny Simpson; brothers-in-law, Artis Stewart and Victor Quinn; special sister-in-law, Candace Flowers; and grandson, Angel Hiler.

A celebration of Charles life will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at the Delta Inn Hotel Ballroom located at 7111 Washington Ave Racine, WI 53406.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you for the many expressions of love, sympathy and kindness shown at the homecoming of our loved one. We are externally grateful. A special thanks to Dr. Young Choi, staff at Ascension and Compassus Care.

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  1. Wanda &family says

    November 13, 2021 at 9:52 am

    My deepest sympathies to my beautiful. Family I love yall so much

  2. Jamilah says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:07 am

    My love of jazz came from you, riding in your black truck with the windows down blasting Jazz. So many memories we have and I’ll never forget. Rest in paradise!

  3. Josephine shannon says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:39 am

    My sincere condolences to the gory family I remember I met u working at the group home together u were a wonderful n loving person to work with

  4. Walter and Angela Hamilton says

    November 13, 2021 at 11:11 am

    Walter and Angela Hamilton

  5. Mary Brown says

    November 13, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Sending love & sympathy yow way. Yow stay positive & keep yow heads up. SMOOCHES

  6. Dorshell Logan says

    November 13, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    My deepest condolences to my family I don’t know what you’re going through one thing I know God will give you strength each and every day I love you Diane I will be that ear for you I’m a good listener

  7. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2021 at 11:42 pm

    SENDING OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES FROM STACY AND RONALD ROBINSON SR 🙏

  8. GLORIA THOMAS says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:40 am

    Diane and family: U have my condolences. Rest in peace, Bruh!

  9. Gregory McClure & Family says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    Deepest condolences and prayers for the family. Rest in heaven my dear cousin.

  10. Gregory McClure says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    Rest in paradise dear brother

  11. .tammy says

    November 14, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Charles was such a nice person. I always looked forward to seeing him. Peace and prayers to his family. He will be very missed.

  12. Debra Turner & Family says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to you and your family!!

  13. Jerome Betker says

    November 15, 2021 at 9:27 am

    Diane, You have our prayers. With deepest sympathy to you and your family.

    Jerry & Mary Betker

  14. Mary Myers says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    To Gory Family
    Bro was good person
    Alway there to help.
    May the Angel open the door and welcome him in. Take your rest we will meet again someday.
    Love 💘 the Myers Family.

  15. Paul & Bettie Poole says

    November 15, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    We’re sorry about your loss of your love one, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Rest in peace.

  16. Stacey Moore & Family says

    November 16, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Condolences to Diane & rest of the Gory family. May God Continue to comfort and strengthen each of you.

  17. Marvin and Charity Booker says

    November 16, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    Our deepest condolences to the Gory Family

  18. Cary Lee Griffin says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    My best friend with the family. You gave much love to the family. Much love to the Gory and Simpson family. You are home now and at peace. Will miss you Cary.

  19. Walter and Vallie Rogers says

    November 17, 2021 at 8:57 am

    My deepest condolences to the family. I pray that you will always cherish and remember him through the wonderful life he lived..

  20. Shirley Blair & Family -Juanita Hartzol says

    November 17, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    To Diane, May God strengthen you & all those connected to you & your family during this difficult time.
    Love you & yours.
    Sincerely,
    Blair – Hartzol

  21. Lindz PierceTyler says

    November 18, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    I’m sorry,

  22. Letha R. Chattman says

    November 18, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    To Diane and family
    I was so sorry to hear about Bruh
    May the many memories you have shared will keep his love close to your heart!

  23. Lisa farr says

    November 20, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    MY CONDOLENCES TO DIANE AND FAMILY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TROUBLE TIME GOD BLESS ALL 🙌🙏❤💙♥

  24. Anonymous says

    December 1, 2021 at 10:03 am

    Thank you to everyone for calls , text and the home visits , we really appreciate it . My dad was and still is my rock . He was my support when I needed it . There are so many things my dad taught me that I will forever instill in his grandchildren and great grandchildren .I got it daddy just like you asked , no more pain daddy get your rest .You will forever be missed .. I miss and love you so much ……….. signed your baby girl

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