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Jeffrey Gilmore Obituary

Jeffrey Bernard Gilmore passed away on February 5, 2023. He was the sixth son of the late Milton and Lillian (Stewart) Gilmore. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters, Susan Gilmore Liggs, and Nellie Gilmore Singleton; three brothers: Joseph Gilmore, Leon Gilmore, and Danny Gilmore Sr.; one brother-in-law, Charles Liggs, and three sisters-in-law: Maxine Gilmore, Janice Gilmore, and Marilyn Gilmore. Jeffrey leaves behind five dedicated and loving sisters: Dorothy (Willlie) Copeland, Diane Gilmore, Judy (Clarence) Nuss, Shirley Dabney, and Joanne (Yusuf) Farrah; three brothers: John (Patricia) Gilmore, Larry Gilmore, and Bruce Gilmore, a goddaughter, Melissa Singleton, a godson, Stephen Skinner, and two sisters-in-law, Shirley Gilmore and Jessica Gilmore, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews in state and out of state; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses brothers and sisters; special lifelong friends: Parker George, Brenda George, Wilmon Giddens, John King, Rick Mountz, Frankie Molina, and Donald Blair, and all who knew and loved him. A viewing will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m. with services to begin at 11 a.m. at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 436 South 7th Street, Reading, PA 19602 with Pastor Jerry Jones presiding. The interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Twp. will be on Tuesday, February 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is honored to serve the Gilmore family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2023.

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Michael Martello

February 24, 2023

I haven't seen Skinny since high school, but that smile is still unmistakable, as was his personality. My funnies memory is when Jeffrey, jack and I were in Mr. Sheridan's math class at Reading high, and hanging out at lunch. Best my friend.

Veronica Moreno

February 9, 2023

I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr. Gilmore during my nursing training. He was a true warrior. When I told him no more steps, he continued to walk to the end of the hall. RIP my warrior!!!

Ray Hildenbrand Sr.

February 9, 2023

Jeff you will always be in my heart. Great times at Pendora Park and memories running track. East Reading ruled. Always a great smile and a kind word. So strong. May GOD grant your family peace.
Ray Hildenbrand

Natalie Baxter

February 9, 2023

My condolences to the Gilmore family. May he rest in heavenly peace.

Ann marie Woomer

February 9, 2023

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember Jeff growing up and him playing football. May he be at peace. EVANS FAMILY

Linda (Mittower) Palm

February 9, 2023

A Southern Jr High & RHS 71´
Classmate & friend
Sending my deepest sympathy
Linda ( Mittower) Palm

Donald Blair

February 8, 2023

Jeff I still see us, Jack , You and Larry sitting on your porch in our tight white tee shirts popular to show off our muscles. We were enjoying your Dad's stories and jokes. This was usually after he fed us with one of his home cooked meals. We shared so much love for each other. Your Dad was so much fun and filled with anecdotes that were so valuable in my life. This was always one of the best moments and memories of my life. Jeff your laugh and gentle manner made you so easy to love. Your enormous courage displayed at every visit to your side while you battles to be yourself despite a difficult illness was remarkable . Like the porch with your Dad those times with you were special too. The day I visited with Danny was like being on the porch as kids. You will be with me always love your brother Donnie

Donald Blair

February 8, 2023

"Fly Spirit Fly"
A gentle spirt was released today,
his burdens gone, he moves on,
To Elysium he flew to join,
the dear ones there to greet him.

They will see his flight because his soul is bright,
It paid it's due on earth for each of us every day and night.

His spirt enriched all that knew him,
strengthening our appreciation for the love it would bring.

I will miss my brother his presence , humor and love,
but will joy in the gift he still wills me from above

So in my remaining years without you,
ever a day your memory and spirit encourages me to know, you are in me and I'm better for it.

I share this verse to relieve my pain,
My years are long and,
I am not as strong in the main.
The spirts who I cherish of all do flash with love and sustain.

We all in life wish to meet souls such as yours, so sweet
You were an answer to that wish,

Spirt Fly, Spirit Fly

Requiescet en pace secula saeculorum, Amen
Love Donnie B

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Memorial Events
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Feb

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. John's Missionary Baptist Church

436 South 7th Street, Reading, PA 19602

Feb

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. John's Missionary Baptist Church

436 South 7th Street, Reading, PA 19602

Feb

14

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Forest Hills Memorial Park

391 W. Neversink Road, READING, PA 19606

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Kuhn Funeral Home - West Reading

739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611

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