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1920 - 2007
 Clinton J. “Charlie” Willmore age 86 of Greenville died Saturday April 7, 2007 after a brief convalescence at Metron of Greenville. He was born in Sheridan on October 24, 1920 the son of George and Jessie Hodges Willmore and was a graduate of Sheridan High School in 1938. Charlie was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Army at Normandy, Northern France, The Ardennes and Rhineland in Central Europe as a radio repairman. He was employed with Federal Mogul Corp in Greenville for many years retiring in 1978. On his birthday Oct.24, in1942 he married Doris L. Haysmer at the home of Rev. Ellis in Belding. They were married for over 60 years when she died on January 24, 2003. His son Gary Willmore and his brothers, Floyd and Ted Willmore also preceded him in death. Charlie was a member of the VFW Lester J. Sitts Post # 5065 of Sheridan and a long time member of First United Methodist Church of Greenville and the Homemakers of the church.
He is survived by his daughter Carol and her husband Alan Leitch of Greenville, his grandchildren; Amanda Leitch-Lee and her husband Ryan D. Lee, Dale Willmore , Sarah Willmore and Andrea Martin, four great grandchildren, sister in law Doris Willmore of Greenville, nieces and nephews; Julie and Gary Sirrine and David and Joanne Willmore all of Florida, Roger and Judy Willmore of Stanton , Robert and Nancy Willmore of Florida, his Aunt Genevieve Barnes of Greenville, great nephews and nieces Scott and Megan Willmore, Mark Willmore, Roger W. Willmore Jr. and Brian Cowles.
Funeral services were held today Tuesday April 10,2007 at Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Theron ‘Ted’ Bailey officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memory Gardens Belding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Ionia Commission on Aging for Meals on Wheels or the Greenville Senior Center |
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Bob Hodges
Thursday April 12, 2007 at
2:05 PM
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Charlie was my first cousin. His mother, Jessie (Hodges) Willmore, and my father, Leon Eldred Hodges, were siblings. Charlie was always a special person to me, not only because of his wonderful personality, but also because he saved my life from drowning, over 50 years ago. I always reminded him about that fact every time I saw him, but he always flashed that famous smile and characteristically tried to shrug it off as nothing. But it was a life-altering event for me, and I made sure he knew it. Charlie was one of those special people who do not come along but a few times in a lifetime. I shall never forget him as long as I live.
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mark schoenfelder
Thursday April 12, 2007 at
12:38 PM
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Randy & Linda Klepper
Tuesday April 10, 2007 at
7:04 PM
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Charlie was certainly a great guy and a true gentleman. Always a smile on his face and a true pleasure to be with. Great memories of Charlie will be with us forever.
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Curtis Lacy
Tuesday April 10, 2007 at
3:31 PM
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Dear Willmore Family,
Mr. Charlie Willmore and my father, Maurice Lacy, were close friends from childhood until my father passed in 1969. It has been nearly that long since I saw Charlie or Doris. He was quite a guy, and memories of him have held fast in my mind and heart. I am sorry for your loss. Charlie will be remembered.
Be Well,
Curtis Lacy
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