James Alan Gilmartin Obituary

The passing of James Alan Gilmartin of Lamar, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Gilmartin and Betty Gilmartin (Loewe); his sister Carolyn Wood; his parents-in-law, Betty and Howard Foster; and his sister-in-law Carol Gilmartin.

He is survived by: his wife Karen Gilmartin of Lamar, MO; his children, April Brown (Tim) of Paola, KS, Austin Gilmartin (Alana) of Lamar, MO, Dylan Gilmartin (Abby) of Lamar, MO and Krista Banks (Zak) of Halfway, MO; his grandchildren, Brynlee Brown, Adalynn Brown, Harper Gilmartin, Matthew Gilmartin and Hudson Gilmartin; and his siblings, Christine Fast (Lester) and Kent Gilmartin of Liberal, MO..

If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers the family suggests Fair Haven Children's Home in care of the funeral home.