Paul Herbert Gilmore, Jr., age 72, of Austin passed away March 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Orleans, LA on September 25, 1947 to Paul and Mary Gilmore, Sr. Paul graduated from Nichols High School and then attended Northwestern State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. On April 20, 1968 he married the love of his life, Laurie Ann (Matthews) Gilmore. Paul spent many years as a Louisiana High School Football Official (LHSSA) and worked as a welder/pipefitter with Local 60 New Orleans and was a CW4 Food Service Officer with the Louisiana National Guard. He was also a longtime Mason.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Gilmore, Sr. and his younger brother, Edward Gilmore. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Laurie Gilmore; daughter, Tracy Ann Gilmore; son, Byron Charles Gilmore; four grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Gilmore West.