Bartow - Ray Gilmore 66, passed away Thursday September 29,2016 at his residence in Bartow, FL. Ray was born April 23, 1950 in English , IN, Ray was a Diesel Mechanic for the Polk County School Board. He is a beloved father , son , brother and grandfather. He is survived by his two daughters, Christine Hancock; Linda Gilmore; son, Chris Gilmore (Kristie); mother, Marjorie Garmon; sister, Linda Hanger; brother, Dennis Hanger and 8 grandchildren - Harlie , Austin , Isla , Blake , Destiny , Irelan , Ian , Amelia . He loved them more then anyone could possibly know.