SPARTANBURG, SC - Curtis Tyrone Gilmore, Sr., 74, passed away on February 27, 2018. Dr. Gilmore is survived by his son, C. Tyrone (Lori) Gilmore, Jr; and his daughter, Tracy Robinson. Dr. Gilmore was retired as an educator and former Superintendent for Spartanburg School District Seven. He continued to work tirelessly for children and adults in the community until his death. Dr. Gilmore was a member of Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will conduct the Memorial Service on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 700 S. Converse St., Spartanburg, SC. The family will receive friends at the church from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of the Life of Dr. C. Tyrone Gilmore will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 700 S. Converse St., Spartanburg, SC. The Rev. Jerry Louis Gadsden and Bishop Charles J.J. Jackson, III will officiate. Dr. Gilmore will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Livingstone College Scholarship Fund.