Ray Gilmore

ray gilmore

November 15, 1936 ~ April 11, 2025

Born in: Cass County, Texas
Resided in: Hughes Springs, Texas

Funeral services for Mr. Ray Gilmore, age 88, of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  There will be a time of visitation with family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, at the funeral home.

Ray Douglas Gilmore passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1936, in Cass County, Texas, to William Alford Gilmore and Beatrice Cope Gilmore.

Ray spent many years behind the wheel as a dedicated truck driver. A true outdoorsman at heart, he found joy in hunting and fishing. He could eat his weight in fish!  He also had a lifelong love of football, never missing a chance to cheer on his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved watching wrestling.

Known for his playful spirit, Ray loved to tease those he cared about. His humor and light-heartedness brought comfort and laughter to every gathering, always finding a way to brighten the mood.  Ray was preceded in death by his parents, William and Beatrice Gilmore; his daughter, Rochelle Dorough; and several brothers and sisters.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Frances Gilmore; sons, Mark Gilmore (Sandy) and Michael Gilmore; grandchildren, Kyle, Travis(Chelsea), Courtney(Wayne), Candis, Jerry(Amy), Paul(Alexus), and Ashley; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother, Jackie Gilmore; sister, Dorothy Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss him deeply. Ray’s legacy of laughter, love, and resilience will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

 

Services

Funeral Ceremony: April 15, 2025 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Visitation: April 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Interment:

Sardis Cemetery
167 County Road 2921
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656


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