James S. Gilmer

February 29, 2020

James S. Gilmer, 74, of Claytor Lake, VA passed away at his home on February 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Gilmer; brothers, Marvin, Billy, Wayne, Charlie Mack Gilmer, and George Franklin; and sisters, Doris Gilmer, Mary Rickman, Patricia Graham, Margaret Linkous, and Linda Gilmer. James is survived by the love of his life for the last 18 years, Sandra Sanchez; son, Fred A. Gilmer and wife, Margie G.; grandkids, Blair, Ben and Allie Gilmer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Beulah G. and James R. Reed, Norma and Dale Bragg, Shelba and Kenneth Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim will be missed by many. He loved the lake and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed holidays and family dinners. Jim had many close friends, Gilbert Maxwell, Hugh Durham, Pete and Ed McPeak, Johnny Hawley, etc. Jim also loved the crew at Radford Travel Center. Jim loved Sandra, Freddie, Margie, and his grandchildren with all his heart. He worked at Burlington Mills for 45 years. After he retired, he invested and enjoyed buying and selling of homes, property, cars, etc. JIM WILL BE TRULY MISSED! The family will receive friends on Monday, March 2, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.