RH Gilmer, aka Professor, R.I.P.
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I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Gilmer's passing. I did not know him but this is becoming a far too frequent theme here on AZB lately. I hope the trend of our friends and colleagues passing ends quickly.
RIP to all our brothers and sisters that have passed in this last year. They will all be missed! Condolences to all friends and families.
Dave
RIP to all our brothers and sisters that have passed in this last year. They will all be missed! Condolences to all friends and families.
Dave
This one's for you, Professor: I'll Fly Away.
I am still sad to learn of this news. I remember one year he contacted me about the Southern Billiards Jamboree. He was so excited about putting together his pool event at this pool room. I had contacted InsidePOOL about it, and they did an article about the Jamboree in their magazine. It brought him such joy. I remember him saying, "Imagine a little place like Starkville getting recognition for our Southern Billiard Jamboree in InsidePOOOl!" He was so thrilled! :smile:
I am still sad to learn of this news. I remember one year he contacted me about the Southern Billiards Jamboree. He was so excited about putting together his pool event at this pool room. I had contacted InsidePOOL about it, and they did an article about the Jamboree in their magazine. It brought him such joy. I remember him saying, "Imagine a little place like Starkville getting recognition for our Southern Billiard Jamboree in InsidePOOOl!" He was so thrilled! :smile:
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A great loss personally and to pool.
A great loss personally and to pool.
I met The Professor years ago when I was just a teenager. He was a great guy. I have not seen him in years.
Thoughts and prayers are with Lil Sam and rest of his family.
Thoughts and prayers are with Lil Sam and rest of his family.
Starkville
Dr. RH "Unk" Gilmer, Jr., 61, of Starkville, MS died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was a Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University where he had also served as Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Business. He was the owner of Southern Billiards, and the owner of A Bail Bondsman. The son of RH Gilmer and Frances Jordan Gilmer Windham was born February 23, 1951 in Canton, MS. Unk graduated from Carthage High School class of 1969. He continued his education at Mississippi State University earning a Bachelors in Finance, Masters in Finance, and a Masters in Business Administration. He went on to the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign to receive a Masters in Science and his Ph.D in Finance. His teaching career included positions at McNeese State, University of Illinois, University of Oklahoma, and Mississippi State. He was also a certified billiards instructor for the Billiard Congress of America. He is survived by wife Cindy Watkins Gilmer, daughter Doella Gilmer of Nashville, daughter Melanie Gilmer of Starkville, son Sam Gilmer of Starkville, and grandchildren RH "Seger" Gilmer and Isabella Azleigh Slivka, also Whitney Junkin and Jerry Slivka. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mable Jean Sliverii and Pat G. Crane. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 27 from 4 to 6 pm with a memorial service to follow at The Chapel of Memories on the campus of Mississippi State University. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 28 from 12 to 4 pm and funeral services at 4pm at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage. A Celebration of RH's Life will be held at The Gilmer Family Home Friday, March 30 at 8 pm
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/obituary.aspx?n=rh-gilmer&pid=156719658
There is an online guest book if anyone would like to send sign.
Dr. RH "Unk" Gilmer, Jr., 61, of Starkville, MS died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was a Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University where he had also served as Director of Graduate Studies in the College of Business. He was the owner of Southern Billiards, and the owner of A Bail Bondsman. The son of RH Gilmer and Frances Jordan Gilmer Windham was born February 23, 1951 in Canton, MS. Unk graduated from Carthage High School class of 1969. He continued his education at Mississippi State University earning a Bachelors in Finance, Masters in Finance, and a Masters in Business Administration. He went on to the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign to receive a Masters in Science and his Ph.D in Finance. His teaching career included positions at McNeese State, University of Illinois, University of Oklahoma, and Mississippi State. He was also a certified billiards instructor for the Billiard Congress of America. He is survived by wife Cindy Watkins Gilmer, daughter Doella Gilmer of Nashville, daughter Melanie Gilmer of Starkville, son Sam Gilmer of Starkville, and grandchildren RH "Seger" Gilmer and Isabella Azleigh Slivka, also Whitney Junkin and Jerry Slivka. He was preceded in death by his sisters Mable Jean Sliverii and Pat G. Crane. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 27 from 4 to 6 pm with a memorial service to follow at The Chapel of Memories on the campus of Mississippi State University. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 28 from 12 to 4 pm and funeral services at 4pm at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage. A Celebration of RH's Life will be held at The Gilmer Family Home Friday, March 30 at 8 pm
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clarionledger/obituary.aspx?n=rh-gilmer&pid=156719658
There is an online guest book if anyone would like to send sign.
Thanks for the info and the link. I signed the Legacy Online Guest Book.
I did not know that Jerry Slivka was a part of his family. Wow! Small world sometimes.
What a fine man the Professor was, and how educated he was. He was one smart cookie! RIP, Professor!
Just a bump to this thread as I read about the other Professor and his ill health. You know Grady once introduced RH as "the Real Professor" at DCC when he was pioneering the 10 ball ring game and software for it. I will never forget that as long as I live, as it really did give RH a great compliment and made him smile.
Unk taught many of us at MSU so much on and off the table...including myself how to draw the rock at 5:30am after watching him play a road player all night. Amazing his talent and personality. I don't think I have ever learned so much from just observing one person both on and off the table.
I will always miss you Unk, but your memories live on with me.
Shorty...and btw...RH is who nicknamed me Shorty
Unk taught many of us at MSU so much on and off the table...including myself how to draw the rock at 5:30am after watching him play a road player all night. Amazing his talent and personality. I don't think I have ever learned so much from just observing one person both on and off the table.
I will always miss you Unk, but your memories live on with me.
Shorty...and btw...RH is who nicknamed me Shorty
Just seeing this 
Sad news.. Always like the Professor... seemed like a very good man
RIP
Sad news.. Always like the Professor... seemed like a very good man
RIP
Sam's father was one hell of a guy. Can't say enough good things about him.
Professor Gilmer was the best
He was a full time Professor at Miss. State, owned and ran a great pool hall in Starkville, and ran a 24/7 bonding business. Guess he didn't get a lot of sleep, but was a SUPER human being and everyone lucky enough to know him sure does miss him. RIP my friend !
He was a full time Professor at Miss. State, owned and ran a great pool hall in Starkville, and ran a 24/7 bonding business. Guess he didn't get a lot of sleep, but was a SUPER human being and everyone lucky enough to know him sure does miss him. RIP my friend !