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Joseph Gilmore Obituary
Rev. JOSEPH A. GILMORE, SR.
Founding Pastor of
Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church
Departed this life on July 11, 2007 at the John Hopkins University Hospital. Beloved Pastor of Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church; devoted husband of Ethel L. Gilmore; loving father of Roderick, Joseph, Jr. (Deborah) and Todd (Connie). Also survived by his brother, Reverend Rozell Gilmore (Beatrice); sister, Marian Gilmore-Loving (James); Godson, Kevin O'Bryant (Chonita); aunt, Murtice Burch; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and dear friends. Pastor Gilmore will lie in state on Friday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a memorial service at 8 p.m. at the Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church, 610 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, where Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, July 21 at 10 a.m. Reverend James S. Hall, Eulogist. Interment Harmony Memorial Park. Services entrusted to JOHN T. RHINES FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Gilmore
Lynn Robinson
July 13, 2022
Dear Gilmore Family, I still remember the loving thoughts of Pastor who brought laughter and joy to my heart whenever I seen or spoke to him. Kindness always makes a different. May God continue to favor and bless you all.
Lynn Robinson
July 13, 2021
Pastor Gilmore's love and legacy lives on and through us every day. He is greatly missed. Continue to trust God in all things. Joshua 1:9 (Have I not commanded you, be strong and courageous; don't be afraid; don't be discouraged for the Lord your God are with you wherever you go.)
Peace and Blessings Always,
(Go Steelers!)
Effie/Courtney Hart
August 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darla Robinson-Jacks
July 25, 2007
To The Gilmore Family, The Robinson family from Philadelphia, Pa. will never forget Reverend Gilmore's kindness when our father Reverend Rudolph Robinson went home to be with the lord in 1993. We now extend our prayers to your family.
Nancy D. Pitts
July 24, 2007
My prayers go out to the family of Pastor Gilmore. As one of the (young)founders in the churchs early years, Pastor Gilmore was the strength of every being at Mt. Ephraim's beginning. He will be missed. I do visit from time to time and will miss his hugs and kind words. I too am the daughter of (Deacon Clifford E. Lancaster and Deaconess Nancy S. Lancaster.) I will continue to visit as I know his words will still be heard. May god give the family the strength to continue to carry on in their time of rejoice.
Shirley Williams
July 24, 2007
My prayers go out for the Gilmore family. I see Pastor Gilmore just like it was yesterday, when I first joined and he welcomed me like I had always been a member. He married me and my husband 12 years ago this month. Pastor has truely been a blessing to me over the years and I will truely miss him, even though I joined another chuch, my home church will always be Mt. E. I want to send special prayers for Todd, him and my sister Trina have been friends for years, they are like sisters and brothers, I have watched him grow from a teenager to a man, I am very proud of Todd and thank GOD for all the great things that GOD has done in Todd's life. I am asking for GOD to continue to give the Gilmore family the strengh they will need to carry on, know that one day they will see Pastor again. I want you all to always remember, that GOD is a good GOD, it may seem that he took another solider away, but he took him because he needed a solider that would stand up for him no matter what the situation was, that's why he chose Pastor.
Tracey Adams
July 24, 2007
To the Gilmore Family,
My children and I, send our sincere prayers to you. Our hearts will miss our beloved Pastor. We pray that God will send you his loving comfort to your family. We thank you for allowing us to share a part of the legacy of Pastor Gilmore Sr.
The Adams Family,
Tracey, Destiny, and Mychael
Rev. Betty Crawford
July 23, 2007
To the Gilmore Family and Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church,
Thank God for Pastor Gilmore and the work that he did to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through every ministry of Mt. Ephraim. His kindness and generosity of spirit will never be forgotten. I'm most appreciative of the wisdom that he shared with me over the years and for the opportunities he provided for me to exercise the ministry gifts that God entrusted to me at Mt. Ephraim.
The work that he did, the life that he lived and the service that he gave will speak for him for decades to come. My condolences to you and my prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
July 21, 2007
Pastors Service Tuly Blessed My soul
Larry Bailey
July 21, 2007
To the Gilmore and Mount Ephraim Family.
I was very deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pastor Gilmore.
He was truly a man of God and a great shepherd. I moved back to Dallas Texas 10 years ago this month but I still remember the blessed years that I worshiped at Mt Ephraim. Whenever I visited the church, I was just touched by how Pastor Gilmore would recognize me and ask me for expressions. You will never know just how much Pastor helped me get back on the right path. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Sincerely,
Kathy Brewington
July 21, 2007
To the Gilmore Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church family, during this difficult time. Pastor Gilmore always made us feel at home while our choirs rehearsed and prepared for upcoming events. We were so honored to have the opportunity to perform for the church family and Pastor Gilmore in April of this year.
Ms. Kathy Brewington on behalf of WPAS' Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Choirs.
July 20, 2007
To Mrs. Gilmore and family,
Rev. Gilmore was a tremendous “Gift to the Body of Christ”. Since my days as a young man, Rev. Gilmore was (and continues in spirit) to be a very powerful and extremely positive role model for me. His obedience to our heavenly Father, has yielded so many blessings to my life, and to the lives of countless others. We look forward to seeing him again. We are eternally thankful for the bond between our families, as well as the “Gift to the Body of Christ” that you and your extended family continue to be. The Spirit of God will comfort you and keep you, in this season and always.
With Deepest Condolences,
The Clark Family (Alfred, Kimberly, and Chelsea)
The Farmer Family
July 20, 2007
To Mrs. Gilmore and family,
Today we grieve in the loss of a husband and father but we also rejoice for the life of a true servant and tireless messanger of the Lord, Our God.
Be comforted with the knowledge that lives were and have been forever changed because of the life that Reverend Gilmore led and so willingly shared.
May God continue you bless you and keep you now and for all time and may you always remember that the rainbow is ever present.
Prayerfully, Anthony Farmer, Elaine Smith, Jacqueline Farmer & Pamela Walker
Cheryl Kates
July 20, 2007
To the Gilmore family,
You have my deepest sympathy; Pastor Gilmore will truly be missed. I have always appreciated his loving kindess toward my father, Mallory E. Baker, Sr., and my father dearly loved him. May God's love sustain you through this difficult time.
johnny watson
July 20, 2007
To Pastor Gilmore and the church family, I visited your church one time, but that one time felt like home. I know I will see you and your church family in heaven. God bless you.
Johnny, Robin, Jalyn, and Joshua Watson
Eddie Clark
July 20, 2007
To the Gilmore Family please accept my condolences and deepest sympathies for your loss. Rev. Gilmore was a man of principle and purpose whose actions always commanded one’s respect and admiration yet at the same time you knew how deep his love embodied his family, his flock and most of all, his God. He constantly set examples in life for us to follow and for that he will be greatly missed. However take comfort in the fact that he left a legacy within our hearts and souls that will always be a part of us reaffirming his eternal spirit. May God grant peace and comfort to your soul during this moment of sadness but may he also give you the strength to stand firm and tall as time passes on.
God Bless you All.
Melody Britt
July 20, 2007
To the Gilmore Family,
You have our deepest sympathy. Pastor was like a father to me. I enjoyed our talks at DCH. Look to the Lord during your time of need. Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Britt Family, Nate, Melody, Nathaniel and Natalya
Juanita Ferguson
July 20, 2007
From Our Family To Your Family
God Be With You Today And Always
May your memories live forever and ever Amen Peace and comfort
melanie jones
July 19, 2007
You have my deepest sympathy, may the word of god be a comfort to you all just believe god and his word and you will see him again
Melanie -an old Mt Ephraim Member.
Frances A. Brown
July 19, 2007
Dear Mrs. Gilmore and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family, is like family to us, and we are grieving right along with you. Rev. Gilmore will certainly be missed, and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
To lose a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself. But the love that Rev. Gilmore brought you did not leave, for the essence of the soul lingers on. It cannot escape your heart, for it has been there forever.
Hold onto the memories and let them find a way to heal you. The love and laughter, and the joy in the togetherness you shared, will make you strong. You'll come to realize that your time together, no matter how long, was meant to be, and that you were blessed to have such a precious gift in your life.
Trust in your faith to guide you through, and know that though life moves on, the beauty of love stays behind to surround and embrace you. Your husband, father, grandfather, and brother has left you that.....to hold in your hearts forever.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Brown (Anita & Jessica) and Clark (Leola) Families
Lynn Robinson
July 19, 2007
I will definitely miss my Pastor for selfish reasons. Pastor cared passionately about his church family, yes we were his "DARLINGS" as he saluted us every Sunday. Pastor surprised me last year when he called me on my birthday and always always asked my sisters about my whereabouts when I was absent from church. I will miss talking football to him as I would exit through the doors. His love for the Redskins and my love for the Steelers. He was the only minister I allowed to anoint my head after the homegoing of my mother (Rev. Deborah Singletary) and I will truly miss that. Thank you Lord for allowing me to fellowship with Pastor for what seems to be such a short time on earth however his lasting impression will remain with me for a lifetime...
Church tithes - 10%
20/20 Church Vision - $400
LOVING MEMORIES OF MY PASTOR - PRICELESS!!
Gilmore Family - Pastor is still with us and we will see him again. Let me know if you need anything.
Andrea Jones-Bennett
July 19, 2007
To the Gilmore family and Church family
You have our deepest sympathy. Pastor Gilmore was a nice respectful person. He will truly be missed.
LOVE, GARY, ANDREA, MELANIE AND MALIK
Janice Day Saint-Louis
July 19, 2007
My prayers are with the Gilmore Family. I shall forever cherish the years at Mount Ephraim. (I am the daughter of Clifford E. Lancaster and the Late Deaconess Nancy S. Lancaster).
V Hall
July 19, 2007
To Mrs. Gilmore and Family,
I would just like to say that my prayers go out to you. Pastor was a good pastor. He was never to busy to talk and help me through any problem. I will miss him very much. May God continue to bless and keep you always.
Stacie Robinson Tucker
July 19, 2007
To the Gilmore Family,
With deepest sympathy, we send our love and prayers to your family in this time of need. Rev. Gilmore was my minister during my youth (I am the granddaughter of Deacon Clifford Lancaster and the Late Deaconess Nancy Lancaster). I will always cherish the foundation that was laid down for me and my family at Mount Ephraim. God bless you always
The Tucker Family
Marcus Tillman
July 19, 2007
To the Gilmore family and the Mount Ephraim family
Our prayers are with you during this time and beyond.
First Baptist Church of Mount Rainier
Marcus N. Tillman, Senior Pastor
Derrick Ford
July 19, 2007
Thank you for making a difference in the Lives of many people. Some of them are in heaven because of you.
Christina Johnson
July 19, 2007
May God comfort and keep you during your time of sorrow.May God give you peace that surpasses ALL of your understanding.May God contiune to bless you all.
Jo-Lynn Gilliam
July 19, 2007
Dear Mrs. Gilmore and Family,
I will forever cherish the most recent memories of moments shared with my Pastor and am grateful for the relationship that we enjoyed over the past 25-years. Pastor Gilmore was a Soldier on the battlefiled for the Lord until the very end, exemplifying steadfast faith in and devotion to God. Since the time that he baptized me in 1982, the teachings and wise counsel that I have received from him established the foundation upon which my Christian development has flourished to this day. He holds a special place in my heart and I always will remember the kindness and concern that he showed towards me. I am so thankful for the blessed opportunity that my father and I had to visit with him during my last trip home earlier this month...it was a special time indeed---I truly will miss my Pastor.
I pray that God will strengthen and comfort your hearts during this most sorrowful time.
Love to you all,
Denice Jennings
July 19, 2007
He was such a sweet spirit and my family has been blessed since knowing him. May God be with the Gilmore family to sustain you today and the days to come.
Arthur J. Horne, Jr., Esq.
July 19, 2007
Rev. Gilmore Jr. and Mrs. Gilmore:
Please know that your father and husband was a true sprirtual inspiration to me. I enjoyed knowing him and enjoyed working with him on the adult day care facility and on other matters. He is a true man of God and he will be missed as a true community leader.
Lena Staunton
July 19, 2007
Dearest Gilmore family members and our Mount Ephraim family members, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and beyond.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Staunton
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