of Conway, AR
November 14, 1925 - July 11, 2019
Joel Lane Gilmore "Joy", 93, of Conway, AR, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born November 14, 1925, in Conway, AR, to the late Chester and Annie (Farner) Gilmore. Joy was also preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Bill, Charles, Thurman "Doc", John and J.D. Gilmore, and Bess Medlin and Sue Martin.
Joy was a member of Brumley Baptist Church in Conway. He loved life and his family. Joy served in WWII in the United States Army and worked at International Shoe Company and retired from Conway Corporation. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joy was known to have gotten his nickname because he was a joy to be around and had a colorful personality.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family; his wife of 72 years, Laverne (Alumbaugh) Gilmore; daughters, Charlotte (Marshall) Cone of Conway and Phyliss (Larry) Fry of Conway; granddaughters, Danna (Josh) Poirot of OK and Layne (Dennis) Belen of HI; great-grandsons, Clay Spadoni and Briar Poirot; sister-in-laws, Estelle Alumbaugh and Wanda Alumbaugh and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Brumley Baptist Church or American Parkinson Disease Association.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00pm, Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, July 15, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway.
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8 Condolence(s)
Lulu Thompson
Monday, July 15, 2019
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Lulu
Othelle Good
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Your family is in my heart and mind. Love and prayers to you all.
Beverly Taylor
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Phyliss, Charlotte, Mrs. Gilmore and family,
You are all in my prayers for comfort and strength as your precious loved one was promoted into Heaven. Bro. Billy taught me that it is a promotion when you are a Christian and love the Lord as your Dad and husband did. Cherish your memories and serve the Lord with gladness. If weather permits I hope to see you. You will certainly be in my prayers.
Beverly Taylor
Doris
Friday, July 12, 2019
Charlotte & Phyliss, I am so sorry to learn of your dad's death. Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Sending my condolences, Doris
Joe and Pat Howerton
Friday, July 12, 2019
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Have many fond memories of Joel over the years. May God bless the family at this time.
Nancy Rhodes
Friday, July 12, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am praying for all of you.
Julie Hill
Friday, July 12, 2019
Phyliss, Charlotte and family,
I’m praying for peace and comfort for your family. I know how devoted you have been to your dad. Sorry for your loss.
Love to all, Julie
Monty and Peggy
Friday, July 12, 2019
Phyllis-Just saw where Joey Lane passed away. We remember a lot of good times with him and Laverne. Will miss him but know hes in a better place. He and Ronald will have a good reunion!!! We will certainly keep all of you in our prayers Love you all.....