Richard 'Sam' Gilmore

Richard "Sam" Gilmore, 81, of Monticello, passed away at 1:55pm on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Lakeview Village.He was born on April 27, 1935 in Monticello to the late Albert "Bert" and Olive (Bowen) Gilmore. On August 20, 1955 he married Joan "Sally" Himbert in Monticello and she survives.Sam attended Monticello Schools and served in the Army National Guard. He worked at the old RCA Plant for 31 years in the finishing department. He later worked at Indiana Beach as a security guard at the Campground and also as a ticket taker at the Game Barn. Sam was a passionate fisherman and his love of fishing began when he was a child. Many will remember him as "Catfish Sam". In addition to his wife, Joan "Sally", he is also survived by daughters, Carla (husband, John) Clifford of Pauline, SC and Angie (husband, Jason) Felger of Ft. Wayne; granddaughters; Bailey and Megan Felger.Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral services celebrating Sam's life at 1pm, Monday, December 5, 2016 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello. Pastor Gary Roberts of Grace Community Baptist Church will officiate services. Military rites will be rendered at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.Messages of condolence may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com