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Rodney Kyle Gilmore

1958 - 2025

Rodney Kyle Gilmore obituary, 1958-2025

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1958

DIED

2025

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Oakey’s Vinton Chapel

627 Hardy Rd.

Vinton, Virginia

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Aug. 23, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Rodney Gilmore Obituary

Rodney Kyle Gilmore

November 29, 1958 - August 8, 2025

Rodney Kyle Gilmore, 66, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at home on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Born on November 29, 1958, he was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Gilmore and Betty Patsel; brother, David; and sister, Jeanette.

He is survived by his nephew Ray; niece, Michelle; and extended family.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.Oakeys.com.

Oakey's Funeral Service - Vinton Chapel

Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 17, 2025.

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