Dennis R. Gilmore

Dennis Ray Gilmore, 64 of Buckner, MO passed away October 24, 2021 at his home.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Buckner Hill Cemetery; Buckner, MO. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Fort Osage Fire District 400 E. Monroe St. Buckner, MO 64016.

Dennis was born October 30, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Billy Ray & Lorraine J. (Oligmueller) Gilmore. He graduated form Ft. Osage School District in 1975 and would not miss a Ft. Osage High School football game. Dennis was an EMT, firefighter and retired as Captain with Ft. Osage Fire District. He was Catholic. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, trapping and being outdoors in nature.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Debbie in 2020; father: Billy Gilmore; brother-in-law: Sam Turner.

Dennis is survived by his mother: Lorraine Gilmore of Buckner, MO; sisters: Marie Turner (Ted) of Sibley, MO, Sheryl Rudy (Bill) of Cottageville, S.C.; niece: Shanna Turner of Buckner, MO; many other relatives in MO, IL and S.D. his beloved dog Butch and cat Casey

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO   816-796-8600