David Charles Gilmore, 72, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on November 24, 2024.

David was born in Dayton, Ohio, and a proud graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science in 1974. He later attended the University of Cincinnati Graduate School of Business and received his law degree from the University of Dayton in 1978. After passing the Ohio Bar in 1980 and the Florida Bar in 1981, David built a distinguished career as an attorney, specializing in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law. He was a Board Certified Attorney in his field and was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States of America in 2004.

David was an active member of several professional organizations, including the West Pasco Bar Association, where he served as Past-President from 1992 to 1993; The Florida Bar, where he was a member of the Sections on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and Tax Law; and the North Suncoast Estate Planning Council, where he served as Past-President from 1987 to 1988. 

David was a member of Pearl of the West Masonic Lodge No. 146 F.&A.M. in New Port Richey and a member of Shriners International.

His dedication to his profession and his clients was widely respected by peers and colleagues.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Charles B. Gilmore and Dorris L. Gilmore. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathie A. Gilmore; children, Drew C. Gilmore (Ineza) and Kelsie G. Herbst (Shawn); grandchildren, Luka D. Gilmore and Henry M. Herbst; and siblings, Dr. Robin L. Gilmore (Peter) and Douglas B. Gilmore (Kay) and many nieces and nephews.

Outside of his professional life, David was an avid golfer and a lifelong fan of Ohio State Football, always sharing his love for the game with family and friends. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, with a reception to follow at Cypress Run Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in David’s memory to Chapters Health HPH Hospice, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 301, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 or the Men’s Giving Circle Morton Plant Mease Healthcare Foundation, 1200 Druid Road South, Clearwater, FL 33756.