Billy Joe Gilmore Sr., son of the late Marvin Gilmore and Opal Barthol Gilmore, was born on August 6, 1950, in Charter Oak, Missouri, and departed this life on March 8, 2024, in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 73.

Mr. Gilmore was a resident of Sikeston, Missouri, and he was a former factory worker.

He is survived by his son, Billy Joe Gilmore Jr. of Punkin Center, Missouri; by his daughter, Karin Moore of Malden, Missouri; by four brothers, Ricky Gilmore of Bernie, Missouri, Bobby Gilmore of Oran, Missouri, Wayne Gilmore of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Roger Phillips of Tennessee; and by many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by all.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sue King and Peggy Phillips.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangments.