John R. "Dick" Gilmore, 97, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with The Lord Friday, December 22, 2023. Dick was born on September 30, 1926, in Newark, Ohio to his parents John W. and Betty (Ashbrook) Gilmore. He graduated from Columbus West High School in the class of 1944. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1944 and served his country during World War II in Germany. After 3 years of dutiful service, he was honorably discharged and enrolled in Muskingum College where he played baseball, football and basketball and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1951. On September 13, 1953, he married Maralyn Davis and the two shared 52 wonderful years together until her passing. Dick is survived by his son Mark (Carmen) Gilmore; daughter Raelene Meadows; Grandchildren Scott (Jessica) Meadows, Maggie (Cory) Tilley; great-grandchildren Haley, Johnny, and Jackson Meadows; and several nieces and nephews. Dick is preceded in death by his beloved wife Maralyn Gilmore; brother Don Gilmore; and son-in-law Darrell Meadows. He will be dearly missed. Dick was a member of what was known as the greatest generation. Not known only for their fortitude and service in a time when the world most needed them but also for their values and sacrifices that they so freely gave to make the world a better place for the generations to come after them. He was an industrious man, starting out his career as a Wonder Bread route man working under his father. Staying in sales, he went to work for Kahn's Meat Packing Company, retiring after 26 years of service. He and his wife Maralyn devoted their lives to raising a loving, Christian family. Dick was athletic and in turn loved to watch sports, especially football, baseball, and basketball. The true American roots. He attended the Genoa Baptist Church and was a member of the Canal Winchester Masonic Lodge #670 F&AM.