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Gilmer, Doyce Lynn

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Obituary of Gilmer, Doyce Lynn

Doyce Lynn Gilmer was born in Prosper, Texas, September 8, 1931. He went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1983 after 35 years of service. Doyce was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie, of 57 years and wife, Phala of 8 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Lee & Goldie Gilmer, his brother Eddie and sister Goldilee. He is survived by his daughter, Jan Offutt & husband, Glenn; daughter, Kathy & husband, Mike; and his son, Doyce & wife, Jill. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A special thanks to his dear friend, Bertha Brady, for her care and companionship. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Honor Flight DFW, 2201 Long Prairie Rd., Suite 107, PMB 376, Flower Mound, TX 75022 Service Details: Visitation will be onĀ  Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 10:00 am in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TXĀ  75234 Funeral Service will follow at 10:30 am in the Brooks Family Chapel of the North Dallas Funeral Home. After the funeral service a graveside service will be at 1:00 pm at Restland Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243 *Everyone will need to wear a face mask to the service in the Funeral Home. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

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  1. patsy woods says:

    sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. we used to talk over the fence when we were out for a walk. I lost my husband James 4 months ago. so sorry. Prayers

    patsy woods

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. we used to talk over the fence when we were out for a walk. I lost my husband James 4 months ago. so sorry. Prayers

  2. Leslie Anne Aydelotte says:

    Our family always enjoyed living next door to the Gilmer family.Doyce Sr. was always kind and cheerful.He was compassionate,and his integrity was evident by the way he interacted with others. Our family is so sorry for your loss.

    Leslie Anne Aydelotte

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Our family always enjoyed living next door to the Gilmer family.Doyce Sr. was always kind and cheerful.He was compassionate,and his integrity was evident by the way he interacted with others. Our family is so sorry for your loss.

  3. Judy McCallum says:

    I worked with Doyce for quite a few years at SWBC. He was was a true gentleman. As a boss, I learned a lot from him. I am fortunate that our friendship continued into our many years of retirement. He will be missed by many.

    Judy McCallum

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I worked with Doyce for quite a few years at SWBC. He was was a true gentleman. As a boss, I learned a lot from him. I am fortunate that our friendship continued into our many years of retirement. He will be missed by many.

  4. Judy McCallum says:

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    Judy McCallum

    Thursday October 13, 2022

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  5. Lorie Jones Oliver says:

    You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

    Lorie Jones Oliver

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

  6. Jerry Smith says:

    Jan, so sorry for your loss! Your Dad was a great man and I know he loved the Lord! Rest in peace brother!

    Jerry Smith

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Jan, so sorry for your loss! Your Dad was a great man and I know he loved the Lord! Rest in peace brother!

  7. Bobby Moore says:

    What an honor to have known such a wonderful man. He was so special. We will miss him, but he is in a better place with none of his suffering.
    Bobby and Pat

    Bobby Moore

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    What an honor to have known such a wonderful man. He was so special. We will miss him, but he is in a better place with none of his suffering.
    Bobby and Pat

  8. Ray & Dorothy Payne says:

    Doyce was a traveling man, marveling at Gods Creations throughout the country in his favorite Airstream. His love of people and places was always a source of excitement and encouragement to all of us that called him friend. He will be greatly missed!

    Ray & Dorothy Payne

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Doyce was a traveling man, marveling at Gods Creations throughout the country in his favorite Airstream. His love of people and places was always a source of excitement and encouragement to all of us that called him friend. He will be greatly missed!

  9. JUDY HALLS says:

    Our family was blessed to know Doyce Sr when we were introduced to his family through Bertha for DFW Honor flight. Such a kind man and a caring family. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

    Tim & Judy Halls, and Wally Manning

    JUDY HALLS

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Our family was blessed to know Doyce Sr when we were introduced to his family through Bertha for DFW Honor flight. Such a kind man and a caring family. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

    Tim & Judy Halls, and Wally Manning

9 thoughts on “Gilmer, Doyce Lynn”

  1. sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. we used to talk over the fence when we were out for a walk. I lost my husband James 4 months ago. so sorry. Prayers

    patsy woods

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. we used to talk over the fence when we were out for a walk. I lost my husband James 4 months ago. so sorry. Prayers

  2. Leslie Anne Aydelotte

    Our family always enjoyed living next door to the Gilmer family.Doyce Sr. was always kind and cheerful.He was compassionate,and his integrity was evident by the way he interacted with others. Our family is so sorry for your loss.

    Leslie Anne Aydelotte

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Our family always enjoyed living next door to the Gilmer family.Doyce Sr. was always kind and cheerful.He was compassionate,and his integrity was evident by the way he interacted with others. Our family is so sorry for your loss.

  3. I worked with Doyce for quite a few years at SWBC. He was was a true gentleman. As a boss, I learned a lot from him. I am fortunate that our friendship continued into our many years of retirement. He will be missed by many.

    Judy McCallum

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    I worked with Doyce for quite a few years at SWBC. He was was a true gentleman. As a boss, I learned a lot from him. I am fortunate that our friendship continued into our many years of retirement. He will be missed by many.

  4. Lorie Jones Oliver

    You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

    Lorie Jones Oliver

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

  5. Jan, so sorry for your loss! Your Dad was a great man and I know he loved the Lord! Rest in peace brother!

    Jerry Smith

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Jan, so sorry for your loss! Your Dad was a great man and I know he loved the Lord! Rest in peace brother!

  6. What an honor to have known such a wonderful man. He was so special. We will miss him, but he is in a better place with none of his suffering.
    Bobby and Pat

    Bobby Moore

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    What an honor to have known such a wonderful man. He was so special. We will miss him, but he is in a better place with none of his suffering.
    Bobby and Pat

  7. Ray & Dorothy Payne

    Doyce was a traveling man, marveling at Gods Creations throughout the country in his favorite Airstream. His love of people and places was always a source of excitement and encouragement to all of us that called him friend. He will be greatly missed!

    Ray & Dorothy Payne

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Doyce was a traveling man, marveling at Gods Creations throughout the country in his favorite Airstream. His love of people and places was always a source of excitement and encouragement to all of us that called him friend. He will be greatly missed!

  8. Our family was blessed to know Doyce Sr when we were introduced to his family through Bertha for DFW Honor flight. Such a kind man and a caring family. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

    Tim & Judy Halls, and Wally Manning

    JUDY HALLS

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Our family was blessed to know Doyce Sr when we were introduced to his family through Bertha for DFW Honor flight. Such a kind man and a caring family. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

    Tim & Judy Halls, and Wally Manning

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