Gilmore, Ronnie L.

Ronnie L. Gilmore, 63, of Christiansburg, born June 27, 1942, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his home.

He was the son of the late James E. and Ora M. Gilmore. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ethel Collins Gilmore; his five children, Deborah and Mark Sullivan, Darlene and Richard Viers, Nathan and Judy Gilmore, Neil Gilmore and Jessica Gilmore; his three grandchildren, Josh and Jake Huffman and Grace Sullivan; his brother, James Gilmore; and two nephews, Michael and Dewayne Gilmore.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Horne Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Bonn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the family to help with expenses. The Gilmore Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com