Name: Visitation for Charles R. "Chuck" Gilmore
Start: 2019-01-18T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Moreland Funeral Home - Westerville

Gilmore, Charles R. "Chuck"
1942 - 2019
Charles "Chuck" Roy Gilmore, 76, of Key West, Florida and Columbus, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2019 in Miami, Florida following a tragic accident which resulted in a brain injury that he was unable to overcome. Chuck attended Columbus Acquinas High School and graduated from Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio in 1965 majoring in Economics. He was a second generation Dairy Queen Territory Operator, franchising Dairy Queen Stores in Franklin County, Ohio and expanding the family business into more than 30 additional counties throughout Ohio. Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a friend to all who knew him. He had a great sense of humor, was kind and exceptionally generous. He loved to bring others along on his many journeys and adventures. Chuck loved traveling the world, visiting more than 100 countries in his lifetime, instilling a love for travel in his children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Childhood summers at Seneca Lake led to a love of being on the water, from Dale Hallow Lake to Apple Valley Lake to residing in Key West. He became a master diver, a licensed boat captain and was a former member of the Key West Yacht Club. He was an accomplished square and ballroom dancer, lover of motion pictures, and VERY proud Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was a wonderful story teller and mentored many people. Chuck's true passion was golf and he played every day that he could. He was a member of the Key West Golf Club and enjoyed riding his scooter around his beloved Key West the Conch Republic.He was preceded in death by his parents Roy E. Gilmore and Eileen (Girlie) Mulhern Gilmore, originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Roy and Eileen moved to Ohio to begin the Gilmore Dairy Queen legacy. Chuck is survived by his wife of 38 years, Norma Jean Amore Gilmore; and his children, Robert Roy (Lisa) of Alexandria, Ohio, David Charles (Kathy) of Pickerington, Ohio, Elizabeth Diane Hartsock (Harry) of Waverly, Ohio and Anthony Jonathon (Jodi) of Houston, Texas. Eight grandchildren, Mindy, Matt, Jessica, Michael, Kelly, Sarah, Nick and Ashley and five greatgrandchildren, Leah, Dean, Marcee, Aria and Jack, with one more on the way. A celebration of his life will be held at MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081, where friends may visit on Friday, January 18 from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Chuck's family requests you consider making a donation to Nationwide Children's Hospital. His passion for life will sustain and be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 10 to Jan. 18, 2019.

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Moses Jordan

January 3, 2024

Charles was a great man to get to know. And you are missed but not forgotten.

I'll carry your smile and all the kindnesses you showed me in my heart. FDIL

Kathryn Gilmore

January 16, 2019

Your neighbor..

January 14, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Gilmore family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19

SHIRLEY/FRANK PIKU

January 13, 2019

Our sincere condolences to Norma and family. Chuck's smile and jovial manner will be missed. He will leave a void in the Key West community. Fondly Shirley & Frank Piku

JENKINS

January 13, 2019

Family, there are no words to convey our sorrow for you during these trying times. Chuck left a legacy of memories for you to reminisce on; treasure those memories and be assured that the God of Comfort has him tucked away in his memory as well.

Moses Jordan

January 13, 2019

A candle lit for someone special Chuck Gilmore missed but not forgotten once again

Sherri and Michael

January 12, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Norma and the entire family. We are so glad that we had an opportunity to show you around Nova Scotia this summer and to share many Key West memories. My thoughts of Chuck will always bring a smile, his kind, thoughtful way will be missed. So glad that he was part of the tapestry of our lives.

Barbara Haws

January 12, 2019

So shocked and sorry to hear of Chuck's accident and passing. My heart goes out to Norma, their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends .What a Super person Chuck was! He was always smiling and a pleasure to be around. He will be missed by so many. My prayers are with all the family and his many friends! May God give you comfort and strength during this sad and difficult period!

Linda townsend

January 11, 2019

Condolences to Norma, and to Chuck's entire family. He was a gentle, kind man and we were glad we had a chance to know him. Chuck will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Roger and Linda Townsend

Moses Jordan

January 11, 2019

I want to say to the family that I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all. One of my best memories is when the Gilmore family Chuck,Norman, and Tony took me to see the play On Golden Pond and dinner as well as our times Square Dancing r.i.h. Chuck you will be missed but not forgotten love you Moses Jordan

Dale Friends

January 11, 2019

Chuck, still unbelievable you won't be with us. You touched so many people, their hearts and funny bones. We meet so many folks here that speak of you and the empty spot you leave in their lives. The sign of a life well lived. A good man, hard to find words. Janice and I will truly miss you and your sense of humor. No one wore a tuxedo t-shirt better than you. Dale and Janice Friends

Kathy & Roger Schultz

January 11, 2019

To Chuck's family - may your memories sustain you through your grief. We always enjoyed Chuck, Norma and Tony way back when and will remember him fondly. Love to you all.