James A. 'Butch' Gilmore Sr.

James A. 'Butch' Gilmore Sr. obituary

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Zachary, Louisiana

James Gilmore Obituary

Entered into eternal rest at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet, Monday, April 14, 2014. He was a 68 year old native of Centreville, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation at Mt. Pilgrim B.C., 9700 Scenic Hwy., Friday, April 18, 2014, 6-8pm. Religious service at Holly Grove B.C., Centerville, MS, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 11am, conducted by Pastor Timothy Hughes, interment, church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gloria D. Gilmore; children, Tiffany Gilmore Soublet, River Ridge, LA, Dr. James Gilmore, Jr., Slidell, LA and Sheena Gilmore Johnson (Jason), Baton Rouge; ten siblings; two grandchildren, Dylan E. Soublet and Maia D. Lavigne; preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. He served as a deacon at Holly Grove B.C. until his death and a member of Local Labor Union 1177 for 32 years. Arrangements entrusted to Miller & Daughter Mortuary.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 16 to Apr. 18, 2014.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Only to hear about it the day of the funeral, but my prayers are with you and family.

April 19, 2014

I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers James. May your heart be comforted during your time of bereavement!

~Rep. Barrow

Regina Barrow

April 18, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Robert & Ernestine Williams

April 18, 2014

So sorry to hear of Butch's passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. We think of you often.

Adelaide & Charlie Greer

April 18, 2014

Sympathy to the Family. Look to the hills for the strength and comfort that is needed in this time of sorrow.....Just know that he is at peace.

Sim & Josephine Dunn

April 18, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

LUKE MATTHEWS

April 17, 2014

Our heartfelt sympathy are extended to the Gilmore Family during this time. We pray that you find comfort in knowing that - Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. We shall continue to keep the family in our prayers and thoughts.
The Harris Family

Bobbie Harris

April 17, 2014

To Mrs. Gilmore and family I will continue to pray for all of you. Pam Stewart Morris.

Pamela Morris

April 17, 2014

Heaven is a placed for prepared people. Brother Gilmore was a prepares person. Are we? When all God children get to Heaven what a time.

erica williams

April 17, 2014

Praying that the God of comfort will bring you peace. Continue to trust in God.

Charles & Bertha Hughes Jones

April 17, 2014

LUKE MCKNIGHT

April 17, 2014

To Mrs. Gilmore remember you were blessed with Mr. Butch by God for a season. We all love our love ones and hate to see them go, but remember they are only loned to us for a little while. Weep if you must but weep not of those who have no hope he's in a better place and I know you shall see him again. My Throughts and prayers or with you and your family that God will see you through these trying times. Remember He's just a prayer away.

April 17, 2014

Family is forever, and we will forever be by your side, especially now in your time of bereavement. Love - Leroy, Shasta & Trevor.

Shasta Crier

April 17, 2014

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY! Praying for you and the family. Love you!

Julia Jackson-Gage

April 17, 2014

Precious Memories. Another soldier gone home. May God bless the entire family and the entire Holly Grove family.

Robert &Ernestine Williams

April 17, 2014

I meet brother Gilmore when I joined Holly Grove Baptist Church. We joined hands. Sorry your stop came too soon.See you on the other side.
rest in peace my friend.

Roosevelt Washington

April 17, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

IRENE MCKNIGHT

April 17, 2014

Easter offers hope to those who grieve.

Louis Packnett

April 16, 2014

Our prayers are with you and your children.

Otha Myles

April 16, 2014

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