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November 6, 2009
Mr. Murphy “JB” Gilmore Jr., 87, a native of Baton Rouge, La., and a resident of Morgan City, La., died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes Mayon Gilmore; son, Leo (Suzette) Gilmore; daughter, Rosa Belle (George) Gros; sister, Billie (Louis) Plaisance; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Aline Breaux Gilmore Sr.; and son, James Gilmore.
He was a lifelong boat captain working 15 years in the shrimping industry and 34 years as a captain for Arthur Levy Boat Company.
He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post #96 in Morgan City.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Hargrave Funeral Home’s Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad conducting Military graveside services at Morgan City Cemetery.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
