John E. Gilmore Obituary
John E. Gilmore of Coal City, Illinois passed away on May 19, 2026. John, born on October 9, 1958, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Gilmore to show support.
John will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Gilmore and Ruth Gilmore; and his brother Ken. He is survived by: his siblings, Bonnie Harris (John) and Don Gilmore (Holly); and his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Harris, Laurel Pramuk (Chris), James Harris (Amanda), Rob Harris (Jennifer), Derek Gilmore (Denise) and Brian Gilmore (Karen).
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 785 3rd St, Carbon Hill, IL 60416.
