Obituary for Danny Charles Gilmore Sr.
Danny Charles Gilmore, Sr., 73, of Muhlenberg Twp. passed away on January 18, 2021, at Hershey Medical Center.
He was the loving husband of Jessica Cornelia (Richardson) Gilmore. Married on December 30, 1966 they celebrated 54 years of marriage together.
Born in Reading he was the son of the late Milton and Lillian (Stewart) Gilmore. He was also predeceased by four siblings: Susan (Eddie), Nellie Singleton, Leon (Shirley of Houston, TX), and Joseph (Maxine).
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1965 where he was an outstanding athlete, playing multiple sports. In 1966 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.
Danny was a supervisor for the Garden State Tannery, Reading, retiring in 2005. After retirement he worked part-time as a dispatcher for AAA in Wyomissing.
He was one of the original members of the Iron Men Athletic Association. Danny coached basketball at Cabrini Academy with Robert Flowers, where they coached for several years. Danny also coached football for the Northwest Athletic Association. He served as a mentor to many throughout his life especially through coaching youth. Most importantly, he loved to be with his family especially during the holidays.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to mourn his loss and cherish his fond memories four children: Danny C., Jr., (Tonya), West Lawn; Crystal Gilmore Harris (Thomas), Muhlenberg Twp.; Barbara Dancy, Reading; and Collette Gilmore, Laureldale; four grandchildren: Chantelle Harris, Avery Price, Amari Gilmore, and Isaiah Gilmore; and one great granddaughter, Nyla Harris. One of 14 children, Danny also leaves behind nine siblings: Bruce (Marilyn-deceased), New Jersey; Dorothy Copeland (Willie), Reading; Diane Gilmore, Reading; Judy Nuss (Clarence), Wernersville; John (Patricia), Wernersville; Shirley Dabney, Shillington; Jeff Gilmore, Laureldale; Larry (Janice-deceased), Memphis, TN; and Joanne Farrah (Yusuf), New Jersey. Three godchildren: Jeffrey Liggs, Erica Brown, and Eric Veal and a host of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Danny's most loyal friend, Louis Terry, for his unwavering support to Danny and his family during his final years.
There will be a public viewing on Friday, January 29, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 436 South 7th Street, Reading. A Going Home Celebration of Danny's Life will be private on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. with private burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. All services will be webcast on Danny's page of the Kuhn website. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in Danny’s name (donate3.cancer.org). Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is honored to serve the Gilmore family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
He was the loving husband of Jessica Cornelia (Richardson) Gilmore. Married on December 30, 1966 they celebrated 54 years of marriage together.
Born in Reading he was the son of the late Milton and Lillian (Stewart) Gilmore. He was also predeceased by four siblings: Susan (Eddie), Nellie Singleton, Leon (Shirley of Houston, TX), and Joseph (Maxine).
He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1965 where he was an outstanding athlete, playing multiple sports. In 1966 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.
Danny was a supervisor for the Garden State Tannery, Reading, retiring in 2005. After retirement he worked part-time as a dispatcher for AAA in Wyomissing.
He was one of the original members of the Iron Men Athletic Association. Danny coached basketball at Cabrini Academy with Robert Flowers, where they coached for several years. Danny also coached football for the Northwest Athletic Association. He served as a mentor to many throughout his life especially through coaching youth. Most importantly, he loved to be with his family especially during the holidays.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to mourn his loss and cherish his fond memories four children: Danny C., Jr., (Tonya), West Lawn; Crystal Gilmore Harris (Thomas), Muhlenberg Twp.; Barbara Dancy, Reading; and Collette Gilmore, Laureldale; four grandchildren: Chantelle Harris, Avery Price, Amari Gilmore, and Isaiah Gilmore; and one great granddaughter, Nyla Harris. One of 14 children, Danny also leaves behind nine siblings: Bruce (Marilyn-deceased), New Jersey; Dorothy Copeland (Willie), Reading; Diane Gilmore, Reading; Judy Nuss (Clarence), Wernersville; John (Patricia), Wernersville; Shirley Dabney, Shillington; Jeff Gilmore, Laureldale; Larry (Janice-deceased), Memphis, TN; and Joanne Farrah (Yusuf), New Jersey. Three godchildren: Jeffrey Liggs, Erica Brown, and Eric Veal and a host of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Danny's most loyal friend, Louis Terry, for his unwavering support to Danny and his family during his final years.
There will be a public viewing on Friday, January 29, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 436 South 7th Street, Reading. A Going Home Celebration of Danny's Life will be private on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. with private burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. All services will be webcast on Danny's page of the Kuhn website. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in Danny’s name (donate3.cancer.org). Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is honored to serve the Gilmore family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.