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RH Gilmer Obituary
Starkville
Dr. RH "Unk" Gilmer, Jr., 61, of Starkville, MS died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was a Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University where he had also served as Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Business. He was the owner of Southern Billiards, and the owner of A Bail Bondsman. The son of RH Gilmer and Frances Jordan Gilmer Windham was born February 23, 1951 in Canton, MS. Unk graduated from Carthage High School class of 1969. He continued his education at Mississippi State University earning a Bachelors in Finance, Masters in Finance, and a Masters in Business Administration. He went on to the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign to receive a Masters in Science and his Ph.D in Finance. His teaching career included positions at McNeese State, University of Illinois, University of Oklahoma, and Mississippi State. He was also a certified billiards instructor for the Billiard Congress of America. He is survived by wife Cindy Watkins Gilmer, daughter Doella Gilmer of Nashville, daughter Melanie Gilmer of Starkville, son Sam Gilmer of Starkville, and grandchildren RH "Seger" Gilmer and Isabella Azleigh Slivka, also Whitney Junkin and Jerry Slivka. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mable Jean Sliverii and Pat G. Crane. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 27 from 4 to 6 pm with a memorial service to follow at The Chapel of Memories on the campus of Mississippi State University. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 28 from 12 to 4 pm and funeral services at 4pm at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage. A Celebration of RH's Life will be held at The Gilmer Family Home Friday, March 30 at 8 pm.
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Doella Gilmer
April 3, 2012
I love you Dad
1969 photo of the Rogues at Carthage National Guard Armory. Unk Gilmer is playing bass (far right)
Bart Cannon
April 1, 2012
Kathie Gilbert
March 31, 2012
Cindy and Children, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. RH was a special person who had the students' best interests at heart. Hope the memories of happy days with RH are a comfort to you today.
Matt Haymes
March 29, 2012
Cindy, Doella, Melanie and Sam, our thoughts are with you all at this time. We are shocked and saddened at hearing of Unk's passing. Will never forget my time with you all in The States and Australia. All our love.
DeLynn Willard
March 29, 2012
What a huge loss, R.H. was a wonderful person who touched many. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Cindy, Doella, Melody & Sam, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
DeLynn
Tom Fisher
March 29, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Unk's passing. He really touched my life and made me a much better person for it. He was a great man and will be truly missed. I send my condolences to Cindy, Doella, Melanie and Sam.
Leon Blackshear
March 28, 2012
Our prayers are with you Grandparents of Chad Blackshear
Sandra Sanford
March 28, 2012
I'm going to miss him. R.H. was a great man.
Shanen Bryan
March 27, 2012
Doella,
Chris, Wesley, Kelley and I are thinking and praying for you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss and know God's arms will hold you up during this difficult time. Know we are here for you. Please call if you need anything!
Love, Shanen
Bart Cannon
March 27, 2012
Cindy & family,
I'm saddened to learn of Unk's passing. I haven't seen him in decades but received a lifetime of memories during the two years he and I shared the stage as part of the Rogues. I trust that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Bart
JD Clifford
March 27, 2012
A great man, I'm going to miss him.
Tim and Lori Odom
March 27, 2012
Doella, You are a precious part of our church family and we love you and are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers and we are here for you in the difficult days to come.
Victor Williams
March 27, 2012
A great loss. I pray for all the best for the family.
Matthew Thompson
March 27, 2012
Doella,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Johnny Sparks
March 27, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 27, 2012
- Andy Nichols (Fulton, MS)
March 27, 2012
- Andy Nichols (Fulton, MS)
Rick Lowell
March 27, 2012
Will miss you my friend.
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Railbird JAM
March 27, 2012
What a lovely man the Professor was. His enthusiasm for life was infectious. I never met Mr. Gilmer, but I had corresponded with him via e-mail and on Southern Billiards forum. We bonded right away as members of our generation. He will be missed terribly by those of us who were graced by his friendship. RIP, Professor. Save a seat on the rail for me.
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