John Edward Gilmer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Edward Gilmer of Hillsboro, Tennessee, who passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Edward Gilmer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Horace Gilmer and Lucille Gilmer; his sister Mary Jo Langford (Bobby); his son-in-law Charles Harryman; and his great grandchild Nathon Hill.
He is survived by: his wife Louise Brown Gilmer; his children, Debbie Hill, Donna Harryman, John D. Gilmer (Kathleen), Dennis Gilmer (Dawn) and Jeff Gilmer (Shelia); and his grandchildren, Jeremy Hill (Crystal), Johnathon Hill (Amy), Jordan Hill (Julee), John Reese Gilmer (Abigayle), Drew Gilmer (Sarah), Dylan Gilmer (Rachel), Ryan Gilmer (Kayla), Eric Gilmer, Dusty Harryman (Sarah) and Maddie Harryman.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Central Funeral Home (2812 Hillsboro Hwy, Manchester, TN 37355). A masonic service was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
A proud Mason for 57 years, he was a member of Hillsboro Lodge #382 and a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason, exemplifying the principles of integrity, charity, and brotherhood.
