Mr. Larry Bratton Gilmore

Mr. Larry Bratton Gilmore, affectionately called “Ray” or “LBG,” entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, MD. Larry was born March 28, 1949 in York, SC to the late Mansel and Ruth (Bratton) Gilmore. Larry was a 1969 graduate of Jefferson High School. Shortly after graduating from high school, Larry relocated to Washington, DC where he worked for the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA). After serving as a bus operator for 34 years, Larry retired from WMATA on December 1, 2016. During his time at WMATA, he was regarded for his dedication, constant professionalism, and commitment to the safe transportation of the public throughout his tenure. In his career with WMATA, Larry was recognized and awarded multiple One Million Miles awards for safely transporting the citizens of the Washington Metropolitan Area without incident. Since retiring, Larry enjoyed caring for his home and vehicles, playing pool, and spending quality time with family and friends. Despite being a resident of the Washington Metropolitan Area for over 50 years, he always referred to York, SC as “home”. Larry was an avid fan of football and loved to cheer on the Washington Football Team and the Carolina Panthers. Preceding him in death are five brothers: John Lewis Gilmore, Samuel Gilmore, Sr., Robert Lee Gilmore, William Gilmore, Sr., and Eddie M. Gilmore; and two sisters: Naomi Kendrick and Ruthie McConnell. Surviving to cherish loving memories are his four daughters: Shana Gilmore of York, SC, Keetra Gilmore of York, SC, Shenita (Apollo) Bell of White Plains, MD, and Loretta Gilmore of the home; six grandchildren: Marquis (Brittany) Gilmore, Jasmine Gilmore, Jada Anderson, Arianna Bell, Apollo Bell, Jr., and Alyssa Bell; three great-grandchildren: Camden Gilmore, Channing Gilmore-McClure, and Calli Gilmore-McClure; four sisters: Sarah Sanders of York, SC, Belle Falls of Gastonia, NC, Margaret Finch of Rock Hill, SC, and Diane Odom (Robert) of York, SC; and one brother: George Gilmore (Adrianne) of Auburn, MA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Services will be livestream at Kendall Baptist Church Website: www.kendallbc.com

Mr. Larry Bratton Gilmore

March 28, 1949 - February 11, 2021