James Dale Gilmer, 40, of Abbeville, died suddenly Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at his residence. Born in Abbeville, SC he was the son of Mary Beauford Gilmer and Eddie and Nita Gilmer of Abbeville. He was preceded in death by a son Zechariah Dale Gilmer. Surviving Dale is his parents of their homes; three brothers, Dean Gilmer, Jr., of Columbia, Jason Gilmer of Greenville and Jeffery Gilmer of Hilton Head; his grandmother, Billie Jean Todd and her fiancee Hank Williams of Abbeville. Funeral services will be 4:00PM Saturday, September 15, 2012 in the Harris Funeral Home Chapel. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Gilmer family.