William Ervin Gilmore, 57, was called home to glory on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.   William was the son of the late Clarence and Betty Gilmore of Santee.  At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and joined the Chapel Hill Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and choir member.   For over 25 years, William served as the president for the Chapel Hill Male Chorus.  He was well known in the community as a male chorus leader with a golden voice.  His signature song of praise was " You Got To Have Faith". William's career as a tax preparer and bookkeeper spanned for over 38 years. As an entrepreneur, he owned and operated several other businesses since he was a teenager.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Santee, SC.  The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery and the repast will be in the church fellowship hall.

Surviving are one beloved child, McKenzie Rose Gilmore, of Atlanta, GA., nine sisters: Janie (Thaddeus) Benjamin, Gable, SC; Roselyn Washington, Aldean Gilmore (both of Santee); Jacqueline Gilmore-Jackson, Wilmington, NC; Carolyn Gilmore, Rachelle Gilmore, and Jeanette McCants (all of Santee); Barbara (Arthur) Ford and Brenda Anderson both of Brooklyn, NY. One brother, Rev. Pendexter (Ruby) Mack, Horseheads, NY.

On Monday, July 16, 2018, public viewing will be from 2 to 7 p.m. and the family will receive visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, 2857 Cleveland Street, Elloree, SC.

Dr. D.L. Grant, Sr., Pastor of Chapel Hill Baptist Church will give the eulogy and Rev. James Kennedy, Youth Pastor, will be presiding.

Friends may call at the home, 113 Laredo Street, Santee, SC or at the funeral home.