Charles Robert Gilmour

Charles Robert Gilmour, 86, passed away peacefully at 2:22 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the St. Joseph Health Center. Chuck was born in Niles, Ohio on February 13, 1939 the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Davis) Gilmour and has lived in this area all his life.
Chuck was a 1957 Niles McKinley High School graduate and was a United States Army Veteran. He worked at Niles Outboard and taught small engine repair at the Gordon D. James Career Center in Lordstown for several years. He retired in 2005, after 20 years at Delphi - Packard Electric. He was a member of the Lordstown Christian Church and the Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County. For many years he was active with Lordstown Boy Scout Troop 20. He loved history and was active in historical reeactments especially the Mounted Calvary Unit of the War of 1812. He loved to drag race in the 60's, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, blacksmith work, traveling, an avid reader and tending to his horses.
Chuck is survived by his wife Susan (Cottrill) Gilmour whom he married December 16, 1967; son, Michael (Tori) Gilmour of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter Kay (Raymond) O'Neill of Liberty; four grandchildren; Whitney (Brent) Carney, Mackenzie Gilmour, Liam O'Neill, Laura O'Neill; three great-grandchildren, Maverick, Kollins and Parker; and sister, Mary Baker of Niles. Chuck was preceded in death by four brothers; Benjamin, William, Ronald, and Jack Gilmour.
A family gathering will be held in the future.
Arrangements are by the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311.
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