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Thomas John Gilmore, Jr., age 61, husband of Marsha Hunt Forrester, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at his home.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Ruth Eileen Coleman and the late Thomas John Fulton Gilmore, Sr. Mr. Gilmore was a registered architect and was a partner with McGarity, Gilmore, Forrester Architects. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Gilmore is survived by two daughters, Lelania Ruth Porter and Chandra Lyn Olenik (Adam Olenik); a brother, Dr. Gary Lee Gilmore (Janice Parks Gilmore); a sister, Susan Jane Layton and her companion, Paul G. Sheesley, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at The Mackey Mortuary Chapel. The family will greet guests following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29603 or the National Parkinson's Foundation, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mackeymortuary.com.
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Louis Batson III
April 8, 2025
It´s difficult to imagine another turkey season without John. We shared some great adventures together and I am saddened to say that it´s tougher than I imagined it would be to hunt and fish without you.
Louis III
Mark Hatfield
April 16, 2013
I have known John and Marsha since 1993. I always found him true to his word. We enjoyed the greatest day of fishing I ever had on a late January day near the Isle of Palms almost ten years ago. I will never forget how exhausted and satisfied he was at the end of that memorable day.
Joe Nocella
April 15, 2013
I worked with John for the last couple of years. He was a gentle, kind, and caring guy. I'll always remember his easy-going spirit and love of turkey hunting.
Steve Krug
April 15, 2013
I had the honor of getting to know John over the past couple of years and enjoyed listening to his thoughts about architecture. He will be missed.
Artie Alwine
April 15, 2013
John was one of my best friends from high school. We moved to Florida, lived together for a time and remained friends for life. Words can't describe the loss or my feelings about him. He will be missed. Peace be with him.
April 15, 2013
while i did not know John well having just met him recently i found him to be a very nice considerate person. All my thoughts and prayers go out to his and Marsha's families.
Lynn Williams (Jenkins)
April 15, 2013
John and I grew up in the same neighborhood and were classmates. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of sorrow.
Linda Reel
April 15, 2013
I was hired by John & Spiezle, last August. I liked & cared about him very much. He has always been thoughtful and encouraging to me. He told me how much he appreciated my skills. We've both talked about how important our spouses, children & extended families are to us. I will miss him.
Candace Casker Misurda
April 14, 2013
I was a classmate of John's. I knew him since we were in kindergarten. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Helen Mittelstadt
April 14, 2013
John will be missed at our office. He took a genuine interest in all of us and our families. He was so encouraging to those of us privileged to know him. I will miss sharing time at the coffee pot each morning with John.
Louis Batson III
April 14, 2013
John was a friend. For twenty years, we hunted turkey, dove,deer, and ducks; we served on the SC Board of Architectural Examiners as well as NCARB committees and 'lived large'; but most importantly, we were friends. I will miss John's turkey reports as much as the serious discussions we shared. John will be missed.
April 13, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with John for the last two years. He was a very kind caring person who was passionate about his field of expertise. He will be sorely missed.
Debbie Kenderdine
Jamison, PA
William Rettew
April 13, 2013
I am an engineer who has worked with John
and was so sorry to hear about his
passing. Bill Rettew, Greer
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