Junior Gilmore

November 24, 1935 - July 28, 2020

Junior Gilmore age 84 of Detroit, AL passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence. Born November 24, 1935 in Detroit, AL he is the son of the late John Jackson Gilmore Sr. and Fannie Mae Scott Gilmore. He was the husband of the late Anita Kilburn Gilmore. They had been married 65 years. He had lived in Detroit all of his life, owned and operated J.J. Gilmore Jr. Trucking Company, was a farmer and a member of the Detroit Baptist Church. Mr. Gilmore was loved his family and his Savior Jesus Christ. He never met a stranger and loved to just sit and talk. He always had a story to tell. He is survived by A Son, Michael Keith (Vivian) Gilmore of Detroit, AL, 6 Grandchildren, John Wesley (Melisa) Gilmore, Robert Matthew Gilmore, Jodi Michael (Consettia) Gilmore, Mary Elizabeth (Israel) Gosa, Derrick (Alisha) Dove and Dustin (Secly) Dove, 8 Great Grandchildren, Tyler Jackson Gilmore (Haley Rhudy), Kylie Brianna Gilmore, Kirstin Brooke Tidwell, Kinsley Ann Tidwell, Addyson Mae Gilmore, Bryant Michael Gilmore, Bryar Dove and Breanna Dove, and a Great Great Grandson Jack Gilmore, and a Sister, Alice Kennedy of Pine Springs. Services held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM from the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Burial in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Spruiell officiating. Memorial Funeral Home of Sulligent, AL directing.