Davis Funeral Home | Louisville, GA

Obituary For Da'Maria' Ken'Darrious Gilmore

Da’ Maria' Ken'Darrious Gilmore, born July 13, 2005, to Billy and Kimberly (Parker) Gilmore, was the light of everyone's life. Everyone that knew him knew he was an amazing human being that was loved and cherished by many. “Dee” as he was lovingly called passed away at Jefferson Hospital on July 20, 2024.

Public viewing will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 3:00-6:00 P.M. at Davis Funeral Home, located at 725 Beech Street, Louisville, GA. Dee's Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Glascock County Consolidated School Gymnastics, located at 1230 Panther Way Gibson, GA. Interment will be immediately afterward at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 717 School Circle, Gibson, GA.

He graduated from Glascock County Consolidated School in May 2023, where he lettered in three different sports. Although he played for the local high school’s football, basketball, and baseball teams; his love for sports started in the recreational league. He played in many rec and Dixie Youth games and tournaments. He went from playing in the 2018 Dixie Youth World Series to being a part of the Glascock County Consolidated School’s Region Champions team his final year of high school. He even played in baseball tournaments on the weekends.

In addition to playing sports he loved to help others because he was so kind-hearted and hard-working. Dee was employed at Thiele Kaolin as a Forklift Operator and Bagger.. When he was not working , Dee would either be coon, duck, or deer hunting and fishing.; all of which he loved dearly. He also made time for family and friends. But of all things, he found time for he was sure to find time for the Lord. He was reared in a loving home and from that, he found the love for God. In February of 2024, he was baptized at his church home, Believers Baptist Church.

With his big pretty smile, Dee lit up a room. A good time was guaranteed to be had when he was around. Everyday or every hour was a new adventure when he was involved. Oh, the memories!

Dee is preceded in death by his brother, Marquez Walker.

Dee is survived by his parents, Billy and Kimberly Gilmore; sisters, Patrice Gilmore, Latrice Gilmore, Tenika Batts, Shay Gilmore, and Samira Gilmore; brothers, Jaylin Gilmore, Marcus Hill and Billy Gilmore; grandmothers, Marsha Parker, Euline Huntley; grandfather, Ricky Gordon; great- grandmothers, Lois Gordon and Frances Tennyson; aunts, Lindsey Wells (Maurice Oliphant), Kelly Parker, Sharlesa Gordon, Linda Lynch, Theresa Johnson, Sharon Thomas, and Nicole Gilmore; uncles, Eric Parker, Jerome (Tarsha) Gilmore, Kendrick Gilmore, Scott Gilmore, Jerry Gilmore, Shatony Tucker, and Jermaine Gilmore. Dee also leaves his great uncles, Johnny (Tasha) Gilmore, JB Gilmore, Eddie Ray (Mamie) Gilmore, Otis (Geraldine) Gilmore, Bruce Gordon, Jerry Parker, Randy (Rachel) Parker, George (Tara) Gordon, George(Pat) Thompson, Joe( Willie Mae) Thompson, Dennis (Mary) Thompson, Jay Burnette; great aunts, Diane (Jack) Smith, Gwen Farmer, Viola Gordon, Joyce Ryan, Carolyn Gilmore, Rosa Lee Gilmore, Christian (Dorrie) Tilman, Shirley Whitfield, Janet (Johnnie) Morgan, Annie Brown, Rosie White, Frances Williams, Daisy Williams, Lois Williams, Willie Williams and Alfred Williams; god-parents, Karen and Garyth Everett; god-sister, Mallory Everett; god- brother, Carson Everett; a cousin that he considered a brother, Antavious Oliphant

Davis Funeral Home of 725 Beech Street, Louisville Georgia is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Da’Maria' Ken'Darrious Gilmore.

Guest Book

Kim so sorry for your loss.

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We love you so very much, Cousin!!! I send my strength to Billy and Kim! I'm so sorry 😢

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My prayers and thoughts are continually with you and your entire family ♥️♥️

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My prayers goes out to the family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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My heartfelt condolences goes out to Billy and Kim praying for the family

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I wish I had I words that could give you comfort. This is such a tragedy, for you and us as a community. The only peace is in God's hands and I pray you get it soon.

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Sending prayers and love to the family. 💙 Trina Upton and Family💙

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Sending prayers and love to the family. 💙 Trina Upton and Family💙

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I love you forever and always

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Love you more than you will ever know. I love and will always be there for you Mr.billy and Mrs. Kimberly ❤️

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Kim and Billy, we offer our sincere condolences to you and all of the family and friends of Dee. He was such an awesome person and an amazing young man. He will truly be missed by all who ever knew him. We love you guys and are praying for comfort as only God can and peace that surpasses all understanding. Rest in peace Dee. We will see you again. With love, Marie and Spencer Samples

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Rest easy, you will forever be missed. ❤️

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Save us a seat up there my sweet angel🤍

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Praying for God to give you strength and peace during this difficult time🙏🏻❤️🧡🖤 Johanna Pittman

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My condolences goes out to the family. Keeping yall in my prayers.

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Dee was a wonderful young and very loved from everyone he will be missed

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I'm going to miss you bud! I'll never forget you or the crazy late night shenanigans. Love you always brother!

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My sweet Dee I am going to miss you so much. Your smile always lit up the room when you walked in and you know when you seen me I was going to be looking for it. It doesn't seem real that you are gone from us. I will never forget you and I will always hear the words you always said to me with that big beautiful smile on your face, "Hey Miss Hall or Bye Miss Hall." Fly High My Sweet Dee...Fly High. LLDG

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Such a beautiful soul fly high Dee

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Was such a loving soul fly high angel baby

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rest in peace sweet boy. we love you❤️

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Dee will truly be missed in our community, he obviously made a great impact on so many. Continued prayers for you, Kim and Billy as well as other family members and friends. Hold on to Jesus.

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You will be missed sweet angel!

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Continued prayers for the family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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