~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Michael J. Gilmore
Oct 15, 1939 - Aug 7, 2024
We remember and celebrate the life of retired
Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Michael J. Gilmore, age 84. Captain Gilmore joined Delta Air Lines 02-13-1970
and retired in 1999 based 030/ATL. Mike
is survived by his wife Marguerite “Margie”, and by his children and their
families.
Obituary information is available online at
To view the obituary and share memories online please
visit the funeral home website at
https://www.coxrichmondhillfh.com/obituary/michael-gilmore
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
PCN memorial site
Michael's Obituary
Michael Gilmore, 84, passed away peacefully at his
home in Richmond Hill on August 7, 2024.
Mike was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and was
the son of Mr. Arthur Gilmore and Lillian Gilmore.
Mike leaves behind his loving wife of thirty-nine
years Marguerite (Margie) Gilmore, and was a devoted father to five children,
daughter Tracy Gilmore, son, Shawn Gilmore, daughter Dawn Gilmore Parker
(husband Hillyer Parker), daughter Shannon Gilmore Greika and son William
(Billy) Walters (wife Pamela Walters).
Mike enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Gage Gilmore (wife
Sarah Lemaux), Kevin Walters, Ashley Walters Robertson (husband Zachary
Robertson), Isabel Greika, Dolan Greika, and Madeline Greika.
Mike is also survived by his older sister Gail
Gilmore Kemp and nephew Terry Kemp.
After graduating from Plattsburgh High School in
1957, Mike attended State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh earning a
bachelor’s degree in education. Mike’s
passion for service was evident early as he joined the United States Marine
Corps as a commissioned officer in 1962 where he served two tours in Vietnam
(’67-’69) and earned thirty-eight air service commendations as a combat
helicopter pilot. Mike was honorably discharged
from the Marine Corps as Captain Gilmore in 1970. Mike continued his love of flight by joining
Delta Airlines where he flew thousands of passengers for thirty years.
Upon his retirement in 1999, Mike decided to
retain his captain’s title on his 38’ catamaran sailing vessel,
Margueritaville, along with his loving First Mate for life, Margie, as they
routinely sailed with family and friends along the Atlantic coastline, around
the Caribbean and Greek Isles. When the
winds weren’t favorable to fill their sails, Margie had Mike either piloting a
canoe on many adventurous trips in northeast Georgia or jumping on a jet to
Europe where they created so many wonderous memories.
Mike’s service wasn’t limited to his country, his
passengers, or his family as he also served in the choir at the Richmond Hill
Presbyterian Church.
Family and friends will always regard “Capt.
Mike”, as a caring, honorable, and loving husband, father, grandfather,
brother-in-arms, and friend to all who were blessed to have known him.
On Saturday, August 17th, a brief visitation will
be held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00pm Richmond
Hill Presbyterian Church.
The family requests that donations be made to the
Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers for those interested in doing
so.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church with visitation
one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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