A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date for William Jennings Gilmore, 78, of Columbia, who passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia. Bro. Brian Stewart will officiate the service.

Mr. Gilmore was born and raised in Sebastopol, Mississippi. When he moved to Columbia, he opened the first unisex hair salon named, "Jennings Hair Salon." He later started a cosmetology school in Columbia, and then opened other salon locations in Hattiesburg, Jackson, and Monticello. For twenty plus years, Jennings operated as an auctioneer and ran the Columbia Auction Company. He loved to travel and was passionate about appraising antiques and collectibles. He continued his pursuit of that passion until his health declined in his later years.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Odell & Ora Mae Gilmore; one brother Bernard Gilmore.  He is survived by his Wife, Lisa Gilmore; three Sons; Jay Gilmore (Tonya), Donavon Gilmore (Angela), Jay Israel (Victoria); two Daughters, Patti Brooks (Rusty), Jennifer Clark (Daniel); and nine Grandchildren, Megan Brooks, Christian Brooks, Bailey Gilmore, Will Gilmore, Olivia Gilmore, Kate Israel, Whit Clark, Ruthie Clark, Jude Israel; one sister Karen Gilmore.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements.