George W. Gilmore, 85, formerly of 705 Allison Avenue, Washington, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, May 11, 1998, in Presbyterian Medical Center, Washington, following a three-year illness. Mr. Gilmore was employed as a machine operator at Tygart Valley Glass, later known as Brockway Glass, for 50 years. He was a member of the Fairhill Manor Christian Church, a member and past master of Sunset Lodge 623 F&AM, Washington Royal Arch Chapter, Washington Council 1, Jacques de Molay Commandrie 3, Keystone Priory 26 Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Wa-Cha-Gree Forest 149 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, member of council of Anointed Kings of the Commonwealth of Pa., Syria Temple, Valley of Pittsburgh Consistory, Gateway to the West Council 5, Knight Masons, and a former member and officer of Ice and Blades Club of Washington. Mr. Gilmore was 1932 graduate of Washington High School, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1928, was one of the first in the Washington-Greene County Council of Boy Scouts, and had been active in soap box derby racing. He also enjoyed the Indy 500 auto races, photography, and traveling. Surviving are a brother, Gene L. Gilmore of Washington; and four nieces and four nephews. Deceased are three brothers, Jack Lawrence, Mansel E. and James R. "Bob" Gilmore; and a sister, Ruby M. Gilmore. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, May 12, 1998George W. Gilmore
Member of Fairhill Manor Christian Church
He was born September 4, 1912, in Washington, a son of Everett R. and Gertrude Cain Gilmore.