1938
Roland
2020
Roland Gilmore
July 20, 1938 — September 29, 2020
Roland Bernard (Benny) Gilmore, 82, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved daughter, Suzette, on September 29, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzette Gilmore Rowell; his parents, Leonard and Delora Gilmore; brother, Ronnie (Patricia) Gilmore; and daughter-in-law, Vickie Mayfield.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing, wife, LaMerle Gilmore; son, Randy Gilmore; brother, Keith (Terri) Gilmore; nephews who were like sons to him, Kurt (Janie) Thompson, Kevin (Donna) Thompson, Anthony (Valerie) Gilmore; nieces, Adrienne Mims, Christin (Rutledge) Nesmith; a dear friend, Linda Older, whom he considered to be a sister; great nieces and nephews, Jessica, Melissa, Matthew, Darin, their children and other relatives and friends.
He loved animals of all kind, especially his cat, Amelia. He enjoyed tennis, boating, camping and watching football with Paul. He worked for Chevron for over 30 years before retiring.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 3, at 1:00pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00pm from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Masks are required if attending the services. You may offer your condolences at www.mobilefuneralservice.com
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzette Gilmore Rowell; his parents, Leonard and Delora Gilmore; brother, Ronnie (Patricia) Gilmore; and daughter-in-law, Vickie Mayfield.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing, wife, LaMerle Gilmore; son, Randy Gilmore; brother, Keith (Terri) Gilmore; nephews who were like sons to him, Kurt (Janie) Thompson, Kevin (Donna) Thompson, Anthony (Valerie) Gilmore; nieces, Adrienne Mims, Christin (Rutledge) Nesmith; a dear friend, Linda Older, whom he considered to be a sister; great nieces and nephews, Jessica, Melissa, Matthew, Darin, their children and other relatives and friends.
He loved animals of all kind, especially his cat, Amelia. He enjoyed tennis, boating, camping and watching football with Paul. He worked for Chevron for over 30 years before retiring.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 3, at 1:00pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00pm from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Masks are required if attending the services. You may offer your condolences at www.mobilefuneralservice.com
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Saturday, October 3, 2020
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