He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Ollie Gilmore, and his sister Diane Tella.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of almost 30 years, Kathleen Lucas Gilmore. Also their furry family members Pippin, Kiwi, Bling, Karma and Taz. Sister Cinda (Greg) Morey; nephews Kurt (Hayley) Morey; Chris Tella, niece Laura (Heath) Vileta; half brother Ron (Elaine) Gilmore; sister-in-law Fran Betterman; stepsons Gavin and Matt Kelly and their families; and all the birds, squirrels, raccoons, wood-chucks and other wildlings he tended for many years.

Visitation with family Friday, December 13th, 2019, 5:00pm to 6:00pm followed by memorial service at 6:00pm all at Cutler O’Neill Funeral Home. Family has requested memorials to the Midlands Humane Society.