Robert J. Gilmore

Robert graduated from Utica College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science and went on to get his Masters from Troy State University in Alabama.

Joining the Air Force in 1969, he served 10 years enlisted, 12 years as an officer, and retired as a Captain in the great state of Texas. During his service he was stationed in Alabama, Ohio, Florida, New York, Guam, Great Britain, and Texas.

After retiring, he worked as a drug and alcohol abuse counselor before becoming a financial advisor.

He was actively involved in Knights of Columbus. He was a 4th degree Knight at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Dorothy (Perkins) Gilmore, and sister Jean Blinston.

Robert is survived by his wife Catherine Jacinta (Masterson) Gilmore, son Michael Andrew Gilmore, daughter-in-law Jennette Herrera-Gilmore, granddaughter Amelia Paige Gilmore, daughter Megan Eileen Fisher, son-in-law Michael Ryan Fisher, granddaughter Makayla Erin Fisher, granddaughter Yasmine Cassidy Marie Irvin, great-granddaughter Paisleigh May Wilson, and great-grandson Roper Lane Killham, and sister Janet Blinston.

He will be remembered for his love of Star Trek, Lucy, old western movies, Cherry Coke, Peanut M&M’s and Snicker bars. He was the best husband, son, brother, father, human surfboard, hermit crab and snail hunter. He loved to go on adventures on our way to get ice cream. He would get lost along the way and laugh about it on the way home while singing Yellow Submarine by the Beatles to get it stuck in our heads and make us crazy. He will be missed dearly.

The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at Poets Walk, Vitas Hospice, Fr. Christopher and the Neptune Society’s Cynthia and Angel for the care and compassion they showed us and our loved ones on his final day.

Family and friends are invited to attend a service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78209 on Friday May 26th, 2023 at 10:25 am Pavilion 5. Service will start promptly at 10:45am. Fr. Christopher to give the eulogy, All are welcomed to attend a gathering following the service at Alamo Café at 4250 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Robert Jordan Gilmore’s honor to The Wounded Warrior Foundation, Animal Defense League, or Hill Country SPCA.

I Am Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

To follow the path God gave for me.

I took his hand when I heard Him call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To love, to laugh, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

for I found peace at last, that day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembering joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not a burden with hearts of sorrow.

My wish for you is the hope of tomorrow.

My life’s been full I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times,

A loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed much too brief,

Don’t lengthen it know with undue grief,

Lift up your heart and share with me.

God wants me now … He’s set me free.