Vernie Gilmore

Vernie Gilmore was born on February 6, 1939 to Edy & Dorcas Gilmore in Coolidge, Arizona. The family moved to Yuma in 1945 when Vernie was five years old. He went to Stephenson Island School and graduated from Yuma Union High School. He was drafted after graduating into the United States Army where he served honorably until discharged. Vernie met Odessa and was in a loving relationship for 54 years and celebrated 45 years of marriage on August 8, 2020. God blessed them with 2 sons, Curtis Muldrew and Vernie Gilmore, Jr.

Vernie worked over 50 years in the citrus industry working with Sunkist, Verde Growers, Yuma Mesa Fruit Growers and Glen Curtis. He started as a Picker, Driver, Crew Manager and retired as the Superintendent, learning to speak Spanish fluently in the process. Vernie belonged to 2nd Baptist Church and was a member of the American Legion Post 56 and 40/8.

Vernie was a loving husband, father, uncle, cousin and friends to many. He was the last surviving sibling and was loved by his family and he loved his Gilmore/Sims family and friends. Vernie was the anchoring rock of the Gilmore Family. Even though they were 1st cousins, Paul Sims and Vernie were best friends. I know the family will miss getting a phone call from Vernie laughing about a joke or something he thought funny. He was a big jokester. He would call you just about a good memory or just to see how you were doing. We all knew when he was ready to get off the phone because he would either tell you someone was at the door or to tell you he needed to check on his food on the stove.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Odessa and two children, Curtis Muldrew and Vernie Gilmore Jr., both of Mesa, AZ. Sister-In-Laws; Margaret Gilmore, Gloria Gilmore both of Yuma, AZ and Carolyn Menta of Winterhaven, CA. Tergie Tisdel "Cotton", Belinda Phifer "Faye" both of Phoenix, AZ, Brother-in-law James Henderson of Shreveport, LA., Clarence Ray Coleman of MS. A numerous of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He went home to be with his parents Edy and Dorcas Gilmore. His siblings Luther Gary, Therman Gary, Jimmie Curtis Gilmore(J.C), James Lee Gilmore, Ernest Gilmore, Bernice Shoats, Juanita Mayberry, Eddie Lee Grace, Clarence Gilmore, James D Gilmore(J.D), Vernon Gilmore(his twin), Eddie Mae Dunn, and Carl Gilmore.

The family of Vernie Gilmore wishes to express sincere thanks and gratitude for all expressions of love, kindness and sympathy shown during our time of bereavement. Odessa is requesting that we keep our memories of Vernie alive in our hearts. Celebrate him as we remember and know him.

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