Eric Francis Willmore, Sr.
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Eric Francis Willmore Sr., age 76, residing in Galveston, TX passed away Friday August 26, 2022 at his family home.
Eric was born July 6, 1946 in Boca Raton, FL, to Wanda Maria Oliver-Gonzalez and Charles Edward Willmore. He grew up in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He served 22 years in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He also served 23 years in the Army Corp of Engineers.
He married the love of his life Alcira (Elsie) Reyes in 1969, and had 4 beautiful children.
He is survived by his wife Alcira (Elsie), children: Maria Wilde, Eric Willmore Jr, and Marilyn Willmore, as well as 5 grandchildren: Allison Wilde, Jezzlyn Garcia, Jalian Wilde, Orin Willmore and Militza Willmore; siblings: Charles Edward Willmore and Steve James Willmore, and sister Marilyn Willmore Dubon.
He was preceded in death by his firstborn son Johnny Willmore in 1986.
He received numerous awards for his service in the Army and the Corp but his passion in life was fishing.
He will truly be missed by all.
Memorial services are 2pm Saturday September 3, 2022 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston, TX.