Alvin Ray Gilmore, Sr., 53, of Nocona, TX, passed away on October 22, 2004 in Nocona.

He was born September 26, 1951 to Gilbert Lee Gilmore and Delores Louise Clarke Gilmore. He married Cherrie Sue Bieber June 29, 1979 in Nocona. Alvin worked for Nocona Boot Company for twenty-one years. He was in the U.S. Army for a short time. He attended Bibleway Mission Church.

Graveside services for Mr. Gilmore were on Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Nocona Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Coats officiating. Scott Morris Funeral Home of Nocona directed the service.

Survivors include: his wife of twenty-five years, Cherrie Sue Gilmore of Nocona, TX; children, Alvin Ray Gilmore, Jr. and Toni Gilmore, both of Bowie, TX; sisters, Darla Gilmore and Linda Gilmore; three grandchildren, Mackenzie & Stephen & Zoe Foster of Nocona; and numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.

He was preceded in death by one son, Marcus Lee Gilmore in 1982.