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Gilbert Gilmore Obituary
HILLSBORO: Gilbert "Keith" Gilmore, 67, of Hillsboro, formerly of Frankfort, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 6, in University Hospital, Cincinnati.
He was born on December 26, 1947 to Gilbert "Did" Gilmore and Maxine (McCalla) Gilmore. On July 25,1981 he married the former Joy McGaw, who survives.
Also surviving are his mother of Texas; his children, Heath (Lisa) Gilmore, Valerie(Brad) Wilburn, both of Clarksburg and Maggie Gilmore, of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Tiffany, Tangie and Miranda Gilmore, Brandy (Jeff) Noble, Aaron Kohn, Mika Sowers, Braden and Garrett Wilburn; and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ramona (Roger) Hammond and Juleah (Neal) DeWitt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son; his father; sister Beth (Robert) Lee; brother, Clark Gilmore; and granddaughter, Hunter Gilmore.
Keith was a member of Adena High School's first graduating class in 1966. During high school, he participated in football, basketball and track. He then graduated from Miami University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in education. He taught for several years at Waverly, Zane Trace, Greenfield and Whiteoak school systems and coached football, track and soccer. Keith also was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed watching Ohio State football games. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in various sports.
He was a very active in the Emmaeus community and loved to share his talent of singing. Keith recently became a deacon at his church, Northview Baptist. Keith had recently retired from the Kroger Company in Hillsboro.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13th at 11:30 at the Northview Baptist Church, 1139 Northview Drive, Hillsboro.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Gilmore
Toni Glandon
June 15, 2015
Valerie-
I am so sorry about your father's death. May you be consoled by Our Heavenly Father and the knowledge that your father was a believer! May God bless you and all of your family members left to mourn his passing.
Cindy Fuller Francis
June 15, 2015
Ramona, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
GLORIA RUTHERFORD
June 15, 2015
We extend our sympathy to the family.
May your faith sustain you during this
time. Keith sang at our daughter's wedding many years ago, he had a gift
from the Lord in his voice.
Connie Pickell-Fisher
June 10, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Gilmore's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at Zane Trace. I was just thinking of him the other day and wondered where he ever got to. My deepest sympathies to your family.
June 10, 2015
Ramona and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, and in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Judy Stamper and Family
Kara & Matt Justice
June 10, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
randy grubb
June 10, 2015
May God bless each one of you during your time of loss.
Janice Goodman
June 10, 2015
Mr. Gilmore was my favorite teacher in high school at Zane Trace. So sorry to hear of his passing.
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