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Robert James Wilmore

1944 - 2017

Robert James Wilmore obituary, 1944-2017, Rock Hill, SC

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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Parker Family Funeral Home

870 Saluda Street

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Robert Wilmore Obituary

Mr. Robert James Wilmore, 72, of S. York Avenue, Rock Hill, SC passed on May 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1944 to the late William Henry Wilmore, Sr. and Annie Gray Wilmore in Chester County.

Robert attended York County public schools. He earned a Welding Degree at St. Mary's Technical College in San Antonio, TX. He worked at General Tire as a Tire Technician for 7 years. He joined the Body of Christ at an early age and attended Pilgrim Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, building things.

He was preceded in death by mother, Annie E. Gray Wilmore; father, William Henry Wilmore Sr; sister, Roberta Dixon; brother, William Henry Wilmore, Jr.He is survived by his wife, Virginia Wilmore of the home; daughter, Felicia Royster (Jeffrey) of Arlington, VA; son, Rev. Dr. Calvin McCullough (Claudia) of Rock Hill, SC; step-daughter, Tracey Colston (Bishop Darryl Colston) of Rock Hill, SC; 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Boyd of Rock Hill, SC; brother-in-law, Rev. Al Boyd (Tammala) of Rock Hill, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at 2:pm Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Parker Funeral Home follow by funeral services begin at 3pm in the chapel. Parker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Herald on May 20, 2017.

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May 24, 2017

To Pastor Wilmore and Family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. However, take comfort in knowing that God will never leave you or forsake you. You are in our prayers.

Love,
Pastor Gary and Heather Whitlock

Phil and Paula Hinson

May 24, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Wilmore. May God be with you all.

May 22, 2017

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you as God is ever present. Willie Frank & Earnstine Boyd

Karen Dereef

May 20, 2017

My Prayers are for the Family ,Trusting that the Lord will see you thru this difficult time.

May 20, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that he cares. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Shirley Moffatt Lee

May 20, 2017

you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve.God bless you and keep you close in your time of loss.

james boyd

May 20, 2017

rip

Mary Blake

May 20, 2017

RIP

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