Wayne Gilmore Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne Gilmore (Aiken, South Carolina), born in San Diego, California, who passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Gilmore to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Betty Jean Donnelly (Ulmer-Gilmore); his stepfather Theodore C. "Ted" Donnelly of Ruffin, SC; his father Roy W. Gilmore of Atmore; his sister Susan G. Gilmore-Taylor of Walterboro, SC; and his close friend Landis Carter.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl "Cheri" D. Gilmore; his daughters, Kimberly G. Smith (Ryan), Karen Nicole "Nikki" Tripp (Kerry) of Ruffin, SC and Lindsey G Schofield (Adam) of Summerville, SC; his stepchildren, Amanda F Whittle (James) of Aiken, SC, Chris D McGee (Keri) of Aiken, SC and Brandi M Polatty (Chad) of Jefferson, GA; his grandchildren, Dalton, Garrett Hughes of Goldsboro, NC, Kennedy Burton of Mocksville, NC, Berkeley Tripp of Ruffin, SC and Sawyer Smith of Clayton, NC; his stepgrandchildren, Nathan J. Whittle (Luana), Aaron J Whittle (Bruna), Noah, Jonah Polatty of Jefferson, GA and Sarah F; his mother-in-law Vera B Dukes of Aiken; and his nephew Joshua Taylor of Walterboro, SC..

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that, if desired, memorial contributions be directed in his memory to an organization that was very dear to Wayne Gilmore's heart: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development.