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Mar 11, 2021
Arthur Harold Gilmore, 89, passed away peacefully March 6, 2021 at his home in Gainesville, Virginia, with his wife, Nell and their three children, Barbara Grasso (Gary), Michael (Kathy), and Stephen (Nancy) by his side. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Katherine Burge (Brandon), Michael Grasso (Megan), Thomas Grasso, Mitchell Gilmore, and Trent Gilmore; seven great-grandchildren; and by his brother, Dale Gilmore (Ann). Art was preceded in death by his sister, Harriett Deissler (Howard).
Arthur was born April 21, 1931 in Williamsport, to Paul and Harriett Gilmore. During his time at Williamsport High School he enlisted in the Naval Reserve and while in the Reserves decided to compete for an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated from Williamsport High School and Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland, in 1949. Arthur received his appointment and that summer reported to the Naval Academy. He was commissioned in June 1953. One week after graduatin