Gerald Elmore

Gerald Elmore

Gerald Elmore Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2010.
GERALD ELMORE Gerald L. Elmore, 89, of Pahrump, passed away Sept. 27, 2010. He was born Sept. 8, 1921, in Picher, Okla., and was a 55-year resident of Nevada. Gerald was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a limousine driver for Bell Limousine Service, retiring after over 20 years of service. He was a charter member of the American Legion in San Gabriel, Calif. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, of 50 years, Maggie; and daughter, Sherry. He is survived by his son, Terry Elmore of Pahrump; daughters, Connie Sheldon of Pahrump, and Billie Gray of Tonopah; grandchildren, Joseph Elmore of Las Vegas, Wendy Lucas of Springville, Utah, Amber Fenner of Albuquerque, N.M., Shannon Sheldon of Las Vegas, and Christopher Sheldon of Albuquerque; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Bunkers Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road in Las Vegas.

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