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Efrem Zimbelist “Scoop” Gilmore

06/12/1971 - 03/05/2023

Obituary For Efrem Zimbelist “Scoop” Gilmore

Funeral service for Efrem Gilmore, 51, of Auburn, AL will be at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Shiloh AME Zion Church, 4900 County Road 24, Auburn, AL 36830 (Brownville Community) with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Hubert Brown, Jr. Pastor, Reverend Fredna Grimmett, Officiating.

Mr. Gilmore, who passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born June 12, 1971 in Macon County, AL.

Public viewing will be Monday, March 13, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)

Mr. Gilmore will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: two children, Ladetric Love and Zanquavious (Raven) Gilmore both of Opelika, AL; mother, Dorothy (Jessie) Watts of Opelika, AL; father, Clinton Grady, Sr., of Opelika, AL; two step-sons, Keith Baker and Kendarious Baker both of Auburn, AL; one sister, Patricia (Ricky) Wright of Auburn, AL; four brothers, Johnny Ezell, Clinton (Arnesa) Grady, Jr., both of Opelika, AL, Gabrille Gilmore of Independence, MI and Kee Coleman of New York, NY; six aunts, Sharon Gilmore of Auburn, AL, Mary Stinson of Tuskegee, AL, Lillie (John) Johnson of Fredericksburg, VA, Gertude Crump of Opelika, AL, Bunnie Mae Grady and Eltha Holland both of New Jersey; four uncles, Robert T. Grady, Thomas Holland, John Lee Grady and John Lewis (Arlene) Grady all of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Kizmet D Dinkins sent Red and White Handled Basket for Efrem Zimbelist “Scoop” Gilmore - March 13, 2023

My prayers and thoughts goes out to the family, Scoop will truly be missed. Love Kizmet Dinkins A.K.A K.K.

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Brielle Gilmore sent Compassionate Lily Bouquet for Efrem Zimbelist “Scoop” Gilmore - March 12, 2023

Although we are far away, we will hold you close in our thoughts and in our hearts today and always.

~ Brielle Gilmore, Cindy and Victoria Valdepeña

I love you cuz rest in piece

Continued to pray for our family this seems so unreal

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. God is the source of our comfort. Look to Him for your strength. My sincerest sympathy to the family.

My Prayers are with the Watts and Gilmore Family ,Love !Beverly Morris & Family

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US. We love you ❤️❤️ THELMA, P-NUT

Scoop u will b missed my the family and friends

Cuz you Will surely be missed by family and friend's Rip CUZa

To The Watts and Gilmore we are truly sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for the Family. Love and Prayers.The Crawford Family

REST ON TRIPLE OG SCOOP 89 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN C/O 89. TRIPLE OG GANG ✡️ WAYNE

My prayers for the entire Gilmore,Watts,etc... I'm wordless.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Scoop you will be truly missed. I will forever hold our memories we shared together. I didn't know that would be the last night we spoke, until we meet again R.I.P

My prayers are with my extended family Scoop will be DEEPLY MISSED but take your Rest In his voice Cuz ....

Sleep softly "Scoop". God has your soul now. My heartfelt condolences to all family, friends. and everyone who loved "Scoop." Farewell precious Lamb of God: Family friend.

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

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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