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George Benjamin Gilmore
<p>Mt. Savage, MD- George Benjamin Gilmore, 92, of Mt. Savage, MD, went Home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 10, 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Born September 7, 1933 in Traverse City, MI, Mr. Gilmore was the son of the late Bracken Gilmore and Thyrza (Jarrett) Gilmore. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Gerald “Jerry” Gilmore; a grandson: Jesse Davis; and a son-in-law: Scott Stonestreet.</p><p><br></p><p>George was a graduate of Michigan State University and a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He retired from DNR as a forester with 30 years of service. He had a true love for the woods and after retirement he worked as an independent contractor in WV and also for Columbia Gas. George was a former member of Trinity Assembly of God and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a member and Past President of the LaVale Lions Club and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. He also was a member of many professional organizations including: the American Professional Forester’s Association, the Society of American Foresters, and the Maryland Forestry Association.</p><p><br></p><p>George was a Harley enthusiast and rider, riding until the age of 85. He made several trips across the country and everywhere in between. He belonged to the Harley Owners Group and the Christian Motorcyclist Association as well as the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #48. He also enjoyed bowling on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with “The Golden Oldies.” George was a man devoted to the Lord, his family and his community and will be dearly missed.</p><p><br></p><p>George is survived by his wife of 35 years: Cathy Gilmore; his children: Joseph Gilmore and wife Carol; Andrew Gilmore and wife Karen; Karen Davis and friend John Ludeman; Colleen Calcamp and husband Jake; Kathie Shriver and friend Owen, Elisabeth Stonestreet, and Caryl Spivey and husband Thomas; his brothers: John Gilmore and wife Adeline; and Roy Gilmore and wife Mary; as well as 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>Friends will be received at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland, MD (www.adamsfamilyfuneralhome.com) on Monday, July 13, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The LaVale Lions Club with conduct at memorial service at 6:45 P.M.</p><p><br></p><p>A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor David Hattenfield officiating.</p><p><br></p><p>Interment will be in the Maryland Veterans’ Cemetery at Rocky Gap.</p><p><br></p>September 7, 1933 - July 10, 202609/07/193307/10/2026
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