Tom Clore

Tom and Emma Jean were central to Rosni Farm

After Rosni Tom worked the land elsewhere in central Virginia. He was a working man.

A good man

 

Tommy Clore, Aug 11, 1942 — Nov 5, 2026

Tommy Clore, 84 of Leon, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at VCU in Richmond, VA. He was born on August 11, 1942, to the late James William Clore, Sr. and Beaulah Nicholson Clore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jean Snow Clore; and brother, James William Clore, Jr.

Tommy was a long-time farmer; he also enjoyed woodcrafts and making furniture.

He is survived by his daughter, Doris Jean Clore of Leon; sons, Eddie M. Clore of Wolftown; and brother, John Clore, of Leon, Virginia; sister, Kitty Shifflett, and husband, Mike of Leon; grandchild, Travis Clore, and wife, Kendra; and great-granddaughters Trinity Grace Clore and Izzy Carr.

The family wishes to thank caregiver, Tara Massey Wilson, for taking great care of our Dad.

A private service will be held at a later date.–Preddy Funeral Home

Author: WmX

I stumbled off the track to success in 1968, started chasing shadows that summer. Since then, In addition to farm-laborer and newspaper photographer my occupational incarnations include dishwasher, janitor, retail photo clerk, plumber, HVAC repairman, auto mechanic, CAT scan technologist, computer worker and politico (whatever it takes to buy a camera.) I am on the road to understanding black and white photography.

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