Vincent Bowman Gilmer

Vincent Bowman Gilmer, Sr., 83, of Rockingham, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at White Birch Estates.

He was born on June 22, 1940 and was a son of the late Robert and Arlene (Baugher) Gilmer.

Vincent served his country in the U.S. Marines. After graduating from Bridgewater College, he went on to obtain his Masters Degree from the University of Virginia. He was a former football and golf coach at Turner Ashby High School and was a member of the Dayton United Methodist Church where he sang in the church choir. Vincent owned his own business and his favorite hobby was woodworking.

Vincent is survived by his wife of 55 years, Constance (Knight) Gilmer.

Vincent is also survived by son, Timothy (Melissa) Gilmer; Granddaughter, Abi Gilmer; brother, Del (Carolyn) Gilmer; sister, Jenny Blosser; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by son, Vincent Gilmer, Jr.; brothers, David Gilmer, Bob Gilmer, Jr.; sister, Sandra Gilmer.

A service celebrating Vincent's life will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the Dayton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Steve Bird officiating. Burial will be private.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgewater.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dayton UMC Building Fund, 215 Ashby Street, Dayton, VA 22821

Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.