William R. "Bobby" Gilmer

William R. 'Bobby' Gilmer, 68, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Petra Health & Rehab in McCormick. He was born in Abbeville to the late Jim B. and Bessie Norrel Gilmer. He attended Abbeville High School and was most recently employed with Construction Techniques, Inc. in Calhoun Falls. Mr. Gilmer previously worked for Burlington Mills in Calhoun Falls and Jackson Mills in Iva. He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and singing. He attended the Abbeville Church of God. Mr. Gilmer is survived by a son, Bobby Joe Gilmer and his wife, Tammy, of Honea Path; three daughters, Denise McGaha, Becky Gilmer, and Lindsey Gilmer, all of Abbeville; four brothers; seven sisters; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 16, 2011 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tye Sorrow and Rev. James Ray Lollis officiating. Burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery. The family is at the home of his brother, Roger Gilmer, on Fuller Road. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Gilmer family.