Monroe Taylor Gilmore *30

MONROE TAYLOR GILMORE, beloved physician and civic leader, died July 5, 1992, at the age of 83. Dr. Gilmore, born in Richmond, Va., was a graduate of Davidson College and earned a master's degree from Princeton i n English literature and his doctor of medicine degree from Harvard Medical School. He served as chief of staff at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte and president of the Mecklenburg Medical Society, was cofounder of the Durwood Clinic, an initial trustee of the Foundation for the Carolinas, a member of the national board of the A.A.R.P., and chairman of the Charlotte United Way, the latter at age 76, six years after retirement form the practice of medicine. His was a life devoted to the service of people. His efforts were honored in 1987 by the award of the Humanitarian Service Medal on behalf of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. His hobbies included golf, swimming, photography, and mountain climbing. Dr. Gilmore is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary; two sons, David and Monroe; three daughters, Elizabeth, Ethel, and Gina; a sister; and eight grandchildren. To all his family we extend sincere condolences.

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