Michael Gilmore

michael gilmore

February 13, 1970 ~ July 28, 2025

Born in: Cass County, Texas
Resided in: Hughes Springs, Texas

Funeral services for Mr. Michael Ray Gilmore, age 55, of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2025, in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.  There will be a time of visitation with family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday eveningat the funeral home.

Michael Gilmore was born on February 13, 1970, in Cass County, Texas,  to Ray and Frances Gilmore. He passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Hughes Springs, Texas. Michael spent many years working with Westmoreland and McKinney concessions. He was known for his quick wit, generous spirit, and ability to make others laugh. A true friend to many, he never hesitated to lend a helping hand and was always willing to give whatever he had to someone in need. He especially loved to fish and found great joy in being outdoors.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Ray Gilmore, and his sister, Rachelle Dorough. He is survived by his mother, Frances Gilmore; brother, Mark Gilmore and wife, Sandy; nephews, Paul Dorough, Jerry Dorough, Kyle Gilmore, and Travis Gilmore; nieces, Courtney Munden, Ashley Dorough, and Candis Grider; as well as numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and cherished friends.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: August 1, 2025 2:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Visitation: July 31, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Interment:

Sardis Cemetery
167 County Road 2921
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656


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  1. Candle 2I’m so sorry to hear this,He’s a Sweetheart, he will be highly missed,need anything don’t hesitate, Prayers🙏for you all!

  2. Candle 2I’m so sorry to hear this. Lots of fun memories back in the day. He was a Sweetheart, he will be missed.

  3. Candle 1I have known Michael for many years. I visited with him in the nursing home. He was still Michael.. a sweetheart. I will miss him. Prayers for his family and friends.

  4. He was a good good person.very sweet.we will miss him .but we will see him again.prayers for this family.praying for yall.

  5. Candle 2Michael Ray was definitely one in a million. He loved his family fiercely and would have their backs at the drop of a hat. He would give you the shirt off his back and would walk to the ends of the earth to help you if you needed him. I have a lifetime of memories with him from fishing and playing on the banks as kids to sleeping in the same bed as kids to our adult hood. He was the closest thing to a brother that we had growing up. Every time we got together he would make me laugh till my stomach hurt. He cracked jokes in the face of bad luck, hard times, sad moments and never let it get him down. He would never let life get YOU down, he would always find a way to make you smile even on your worse day. He made a friend with everyone he met and well if he didnt then something was wrong with you. What I would give for him to be here now and make me laugh because all I can do is cry knowing hes gone. I will push forward and laugh at our memories, cherish our childhood and remember you for all the days of my life. Rest in Peace Cousin. I will love you forever.

  6. Candle 2I will forever love and cherish our childhood as well as our adulthood. You were more of a brother to me and my sisters than a cousin. I am sure you have given me a million laughs in our lifetime. From learning to dance in my living room to 2 am wake ups to you and Daisy in your Lincoln coming to visit, to fishing trips, casino trips, to just hanging out. I will ALWAYS love you and our memories. You were definitely one of a kind, rest easy Uncle Beah, Beah.

  7. Candle 8He will be missed. I worked with preacher man an let me tell you he was funny an serious all at the same time. He was great at his job he was the Corn Dog King!!!!

  8. Candle 2He made our school years just a little more barrable. He had some of the best one-liners and those simple facial expressions that just made you laugh/smile. Michael was kind, he always seemed to be there just when you needed someone to distract you from any hurt/pain you were feeling and bring humor and joy to your day. Still in shock that you are gone Michael. You are the first out of our group and my heart hurts. Praying for your family. I always tell people, it’s never goodbye but see you later. So my friend, I will see you at the feet of Jesus where we will be worshiping Yahweh for all eternity.


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