In the Lord's infinite wisdom, He saw that Deacon Emeritus Clarence Gilmore had come to the end of his life's journey and He called him home to glory on Saturday, June 7, 2014.

Deacon Gilmore, 81, was the son of the late Charlie and Rachel Goodwin Gilmore. At an early age, Deacon Gilmore accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and joined the Chapel Hill Baptist Church where he served his entire life.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Santee, SC, with the Rev. Dr. D. L. Grant, Sr., Pastor officiating. The casket will be placed in the church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery and the repast will be at Lake Marion High School.

Deacon Gilmore was married to the late Deaconess Betty Lee Gilmore for 51 years. To this union, seven children were born; Janie (Thaddeus) Benjamin, Gable, SC, Roselyn Washington, William Gilmore, Aldean Gilmore (all of Santee), Jacqueline Gilmore-Jackson, Wilmington, NC, Carolyn Gilmore and Rachelle Gilmore of the home. He was also father to Barbara (Arthur) Ford and Brenda Anderson both of Brooklyn, NY, Rev. Pendexter (Ruby) Mack, Horseheads, NY, and Jeanette McCants, Santee, SC.

Public viewing is from 12 to 6 pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Friends may call at the home, 113 Laredo Street, Santee, SC or at the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to info@williamsfuneralhomeofelloree.com.