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Chester Gilmore Obituary
Gilmore, Jr.
March 26, 1960 - Oct. 30, 2018
MISHAWAKA, IN - Chester Clark Gilmore, Jr., 58, reunited with his wife, Arletha, on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
He was born in South Bend on March 26, 1960 to Chester Gilmore Sr. and Effie (Williams) Rodgers.
Chester celebrated 37 wonderful years with the love of his life, Arletha Lee, before she preceded him in death May 3, 2017. His father, Chester Gilmore, Sr.; son, Chester Gilmore, III; and sister, Deborah Williams, also preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are 4 children, Kinyon (Lisa) Lee, Jordan (Chanze) Gilmore, and Chris (Cynthia) Gilmore, all of South Bend, and Dicel Ith-Gilmore of Danbury, CT; mother, Effie Rodgers; sisters, Rhonda Nicks and Kelly Rodgers; and special nephew, Derrick Rodgers, all of South Bend. 10 loving grandchildren, and a host of special friends and other family members also survive him.
Chester proudly served in the Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1979. He had many hobbies, but none greater than spending time with the center of his life, his wife Arletha. Chester also had a great love for music, religion, and making sure his loved ones were taken care of. While we will greatly miss him, we are comforted in knowing he is with his wife and son, whom he missed so much.
Chester requested that there be no services. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.McGannHay.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin Ivy-Coleman
November 7, 2018
Effie,
I'm sorry about your loss. My deepest condolences. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us to cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always and may the support of family and friends help you through your grief. May your family find comfort in the comfort that God give in his written words. Psalms 116:15
Merlin (Pat) Thomas
November 7, 2018
Effie, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your beloved son. Your love for him will forever be in your heart.
Merlin (Pat) Thomas, 850-890-7882
November 7, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Patricia Byrd
November 5, 2018
Effie, Rhonda. Kojack, butter. And ENTIRE family:. I sending. Heartfelt condolences to you!!!
November 4, 2018
I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times. May he continue to give support and loving kindness to all. 1Cor 13,4.
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