James Kevin Gilmer

James Kevin Gilmer obituary, Suffolk, VA

James Kevin Gilmer

James Gilmer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown Suffolk on Feb. 21, 2026.
James Kevin Gilmer, 57, passed away February 19, 2026 in Suffolk, Virginia. He was the son of the late John Thomas and Mary Lankford Gilmer.

He was a member of Bacon's Castle Baptist Church and was an Electrician for many years.

He is lovingly remembered by his siblings, Shirley Melissa Crumpler, John "Wayne" Gilmer, and Charles Thomas Gilmer, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.

A Celebration of James' life will be held at a later date. Burial will be private at Whiteheads Grove Baptist Church in Smithfield, VA. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory Downtown Suffolk Chapel is assisting the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support James's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor James Gilmer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign James Gilmer's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?