Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Beloved husband of Carolyn McDonald Gilmore (nee Jurick); loving father of Thomas, (Debbie) Gilmore Jr., Bob (Michele) Gilmore, John (Angie) McDonald and Cindy (Arthur) Eismueller; adoring grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 15; dear brother of Jacqueline (the late Elmer) Lehman; special friend of Christine Sexton. Our dearest relative and friend to many.
Thomas served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he was awarded the Presidential Citation Medal by Syngman Rhee President of South Korea. He was the Senior Commissioner of the St. Louis Soldiers Memorial, he was a member of the Korean War Combat Veterans, V.F.W. and the American Legion. He started Gilmore Electric Co. in 1974.
Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Tues., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. Interment at J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to Stray Rescue, Humane Society of MO or a charity of your choice appreciated. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m.
TOM THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN K.W.V.A. CHAP.#1 ASSO. ESPICALLY FOR THE HELP WITH THE MEMORIAL IN FOREST PARK. THE FAMLIES OF OUR K.I.A. TELL ME OFTEN HOW THEY FEEL.
NOW GO BUDDY TO BE WITH ALL OF OUR BUDDIES AS YOU KNOW WE LOVE EACH ALL WAYS. PLEASE SAVE A PLACE FOR ME AND OTHERS THAT FOLLOW SOON.
TERRY BRYANT MO. CDR & CHAP.#1
HOLY INFANT 4TH DEGREE KNIGHT
Thanks Tom for helping reworked our pool and house and being a good neighbor to Willmore Rd. I would be there if I had not tested positive for Covid.