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James Gilmore Obituary
COLUMBUS — James A. "Jim" Gilmore Sr., 65, of Columbus, and formerly of Gallipolis, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at his residence.
Born April 11, 1949, in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late George Y. and Esther B. Lewis Gilmore.
Jim was nurtured and baptized as a young man at Paint Creek Regular Baptist Church in Gallipolis. He graduated from Gallia Academy High School, where he excelled in athletics and after graduation received a football scholarship to Ohio Northern University. In 2006, he was honored to be inducted into the Gallia Academy High School Hall of Fame. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for many years at the Phillip Sporn Power Plant.
Jim loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and he shared these passions with his children, extended family and his friends. He was a lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
He is survived by children Christopher (Hollie) Howell, James (Kayla) Gilmore Jr., and Vickie (Darnell) Floyd; his fiancée Kathy Ware; 12 grandchildren; brothers George (Judie), John (Lydia), Andrew, Daniel (Jill) and Norman Gilmore; sister Andrea (William) Donaldson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and caring friends.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Paint Creek Baptist Church, 833 Third Ave., Gallipolis, with the Rev. Harry Scott. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call the church on Monday from noon until the time of service. Military funeral honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family. An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Gilmore
February 4, 2015
I can't even imagine this has happened. You will be missed.
February 2, 2015
I am truly sadden to learn of Jimmy's passing. I remember to good days of playing basketball, football and track with Jimmy. His competitive nature and commraderie from those days is a bright memory. My sympathies to the Gilmore family.
........ Bruce Smith
Tommye Casey
January 14, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Gilmore siblings and Jimmy's children, grand children, and extended family.
With heartfelt sympathy.
January 12, 2015
My thoughts are with you Kathy and your family.. Sorry for your loss...
January 11, 2015
Heart felt wishes to the Gilmore family. A special prayer for Bro. Andy and Bro. Norman and Sis Darleen..
Michael Casey
January 10, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jesse & Dianna Gamble
January 9, 2015
We extend our prayers of comfort to the Gilmore family. May the presence of God bring peace, comfort and enfold the family in His love.
Cheryl (Rippey) Gray
January 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God give you the comfort you need. Being neighbors we grew up and had much fun together, I had not seen him in years but always did and will consider him to be a great friend. RIP
Patty (King) Armstead
January 8, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. May God be with the Gilmore family and bless and comfort you.
N Brown
January 8, 2015
Andy,
Sorry to see the news of your brother's passing. Prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
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