Joseph was a native of Kingsport TN, born on September 11, 1949 to the late Edward and Grace Gilmore. He was preceded in death by sister Lily Ruth Crum, and brothers James Edward and David Gilmore.Joseph was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Kingsport, and also attended the Friendship Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN.
He was a graduate of Douglass High School, Kingsport, and later attended East Tennessee State University.
Joseph served in the United States Army, and retired from Sears after 20 years of service. Bubba was a member of Elks Lodge #492. His favorite hobbies included stamp & coin collecting and gardening.
He leaves to mourn his devoted and faithful wife of nearly 40 years, Jeraldine F. Gilmore. Also, daughters Angela Gilmore, Constance (Richie) Carson Young, Pamela (Clinton) Rollins. Sons, Earnest (Ann) Carson, Mose (Christina) White, and Todd Page-Gilmore.
Brothers Nathan (Alma) Blye (Kingsport), Gregory (Ora) Gilmore (GA), Edward (Theresa) Gilmore (Bristol) and sister, Hazel Leverett (Knoxville).
He was a loving Grandfather to Sydney Edwards, Thomas Edwards (Kingsport), Ebony Alexander,(FL), Akeelan Young (Nashville) Michael Young, Alan B Alexander (FL) Jordan Carson, Duran Ferguson, Duran Carson, Brittany Carson, Jasmine Carson, Skylar, Allana, Ayden, & Landyn White, Alex Anderson, and AJ Anderson.
Great Grandfather to Zailes Alexander, Kalyna Young, Zarayah Alexander, Caislyn Love, Antonio Alexander, Host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends Special thanks to caregivers, niece, Diana Brice, Lois Hairston, and Emma Lou White.
A special thanks to the CLC staff at Veterans Affairs.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday August 13, 2014 at the Friendship Baptist Church, 522 W. Main St Johnson City, TN, with Dr. C.H Charlton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 PM, prior to the funeral service at the church.
Full Military Honors and Graveside Services will be held at 10:45 AM on Thursday at the VA National Cemetery, Johnson City, TN.
Professional Services provided by Birchette Mortuary Inc., 219 E. Millard St. Johnson City, TN. 423-926-6013. www.birchettemortuary.com
