Forrest (Donnie) D. Gilmore

Forrest (Donnie) D. Gilmore, 71, of Everton passed away, Aug. 31, 2022. He was born in Miller, on Dec. 24, 1950, to Forrest Ray and Maggie Belle (Mayes) Gilmore. On April 10, 1975, Donnie and Marilyn Wright were united in marriage and to this union five children were born.  
Gilmore served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Upon his return home, he worked in various trades, including the oil fields of Oklahoma and for 14 years as an explosive blaster for ETI.
Gilmore took great pride in the 17 years he spent with Daniel Trucking.
Gilmore is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Paul Ray and Laura Jane (Heaton) Gilmore and brother, Joseph (Tubb) Gilmore.
Gilmore is survived by Marilyn Gilmore; children, Elicia Sutton and husband Doug, Eric Gilmore and wife Mikki, Shannon Jones and Jeff Wiltz, Carey Gilmore and wife Nicole, Corey Gilmore and Brittany Star; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Murray, Larry Gilmore, Patricia Hall and husband Bevin; special aunt and uncle, Leon and Ima Jean Parker; beloved extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time, Monday, Sept.12, 2022, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with inurnment to follow at Liberty Cemetery, Everton.