Sebastopol: Services for Mr. Benton Ray Gilmore will be held 1 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Milling Funeral Home of Sebastopol with burial to follow at High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Rusty Walton will officiate.

Visitation will be held 5:00-6:30 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024 at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.

There will also be a visitation 12:00-1:00 Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Milling Funeral Home of Sebastopol prior to services.

Mr. Gilmore, age 74, passed away on May 15, 2024 at University Medical Center in Jackson .

He will be remembered for his love for the outdoors: fishing, hunting and gardening.

Benton was a U.S. Veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. After his military service he spent over 30 years working for a building supply company.

Survivors:

2 sons: Kevin Gilmore of Brandon and Conrad Gilmore (Allison) of Brandon

2 sisters: Carolyn Johnston of Yazoo City and Hilda Lang (Max) of Sebastopol

2 brothers: George Gilmore (Debbie) of Sebastopol and Larry Gilmore of Sebastopol

Mr. Gilmore is preceded in death by his parents: George Oliver Gilmore and Johnnie Mae McKee Gilmore and 2 brothers: Jerry Gilmore and Jim (Bobbie) Gilmore.

Pallbearers: Nicky Wynn, Brandon Wynn, Larry Edmondson, Scott Gilmore, Jason Gilmore and Brian Loe

Honorary Pallbearer: Carson Gilmore