Troy Alexander Gilmore

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Troy passed away on July 6, 2026 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born on April 15, 1939 in Mooreville, MS as the fourth of eight children to the late William Issac (Wid) and Nora McCrary Gilmore.

Troy moved back to Corinth early in his teen years after living all around the mid-south. He started driving a truck in the 1950's. His handle was "Trailblazer" and drove over 20 years for Horton Bros. Trucking Company as well as some other trucking companies. He was a member of Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church and loved attending church. He was a member of the Tri-state Flywheeler Antique Tractor Club and he enjoyed camping and traveling with his family. He was a friend to all and of all ages and will be missed by those who knew him.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bess Gilmore; brothers, Carroll, Jimmy, Johnny, Jerry, Terry and Mac; and a sister Betty Jo Maness.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Rowland (Greg) and son, Tommy Gilmore (Sandra); grandchildren,Leah Katherine Hadder, Shelby McCrary (John), Matthew Rowland and Alexander Rowland; great-grandchild, Peter McCrary; brother in law, Joe South; sisters in law, Bettie Gilmore, Sharon Gilmore, Jo South, Sylvia Suitor and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Bro. Jerry George will officiate the services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Troy Gilmore to Angel Cam at www.angelcharity.org/donate/. This is to allow families to see children that are in the NICU unit.

Online condolences can be left at www.MemorialCorinth.com for the Gilmore family.

Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.