Rev. William "Bill" Dore

Rev. William “Bill” Dore, of Rock Hall, MD, passed away on December 28, 2017, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. He was 90. Born on July 15, 1927, in Loomis, CA, he served in the Merchant Marines as a Seaman, during the final years of World War II. He worked as a painter and laborer on local Kent County Farms and was converted to Christianity on the Claude Moore Farm (an integral part of his life). Rev. Dore was called to the ministry, while working on the George Berger Farm in Tolchester, made public confession, and joined the Methodist Church at Rock Hall United Methodist Church. In 1949, he married Ruth Collins and in 1950, they began serving Methodist Charges in Crapo, MD. They served churches and charges in both Maryland and Delaware, most recently as Associate Pastor in Rock Hall, MD. Reverend Dore received a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in English Literature, Psychology, and Education from Washington College in 1955. He also received a Master's of Sacred Theology (THM) Degree from Temple University in 1958, a Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree from Crozier Seminary in 1963, and served as a Fellow of Lancaster Seminary, where he completed two years toward his Doctoral Degree. Reverend Dore served the Peninsula Conference on various boards and committees. He also served as Chaplain with numerous secular organizations, hospices, state police, fire departments, and Masonic orders. He also was involved as Scout master, Sea Explorer skipper, 4-H leader, and Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 12-7. Rev. Dore was Past Master of Denton Lodge #128 AF&AM and worthy patron of OES Worcester Chapter in Snow Hill, MD. He enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail, boating, flying, and reading. In addition to his wife, Ruth Dore, he is survived by two daughters, Ruth D. Story of Harrington, DE, and Kathy D. James of Seaford, DE; five grandchildren, Kathy Chambers of Bedford, VA, Karen Joiner of Harrington, DE, William Joiner of Lewes, DE, Jennifer Wright of Galena, MD, and John E. “Jack” Jones of Seaford, DE; eight great-grandchildren, Cody Chambers, Christopher Chambers, Ashley Smith, Rachel Smith, Donovan Peery, Hayden Thomas Peery, Benjamin Wright, Oliver Wright; and two great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Rock Hall United Methodist Church in Rock Hall, MD, where relatives and friends may call from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Rock Hall United Methodist Charge, P.O. Box 626, Rock Hall, MD 21661 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, or Compass Regional Hospice, 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD 21617

Rev. William "Bill" Dore

July 15, 1927 - December 28, 2017