Clarence Gilmore, Jr.

Clarence Gilmore Jr., 75 of DeValls Bluff, passed away on Monday morning, September 5 at Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center in Des Arc.
Clarence was born September 23, 1946 Tollville, Arkansas to Clarence “Lightening” Gilmore Sr. And Lola B. Daniels-Gilmore.

Clarence received he formal education from the Hazen Public Schools. He went on to attend trade schools, where he received several certificates of completion.
Clarence went on to serve in the United States Army for which he received an honorable discharge in 1976.

Clarence worked as a farmer for many years. He was employed with Novak Farms in DeValls Bluff. He had also worked for Remington Arms of Hazen for several years.

Clarence was united in holy matrimony to Margaret Ann Snow-Gilmore.

His wife, his parents: Clarence Gilmore Sr. And Lola B. Gilmore; a brother Terry Gilmore and two sisters: Golene Gilmore and Ebea Gilmore all preceded Clarence in death.

Survivors are: his brother Starsky (Donna) Gilmore of Clarendon, AR; five sisters: Willie Nell Metcalf and Frances Bradley both of DeValls Bluff, AR; Rene Gilmore of Hazen, AR; Edna Gilmore of Little Rock, AR; Barbara Gilmore of Shreveport, LA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 10 at 4 PM at Oakland Cemetery, Brinkley Avenue in DeValls Bluff with Reverend Antonio Swanigan officiating. Services provided by C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley (870) 589-5036 email: williamsfuneraldirectors2022@gmail.com.

Pallbearers are: Calvin Metcalf, Raymond Watson, Dennis Neal, Cleo Penn, Bradley Robinson and Sherman Robinson.