1/16/14 - Police say the death of a Genoa Township Veteran discovered on a four-wheeler Wednesday afternoon does not appear to be suspicious. 69-year-old Charles Gilmore was found hunched over an ATV on his property at Fisk Road and Beagle Run Court by a passerby, who called 911 before attempting to revive him but Gilmore was pronounced dead at the scene. Michigan State Police at the Brighton Post confirmed Gilmoreâs identity and tell WHMI his death does not appear suspicious and possible that he suffered from a medical-related emergency. An official cause of death remains under investigation and an autopsy was to be conducted today in Lansing. Gilmore is described as a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army who worked as a self-employed foundation contractor and heavy equipment operator. He is said to have loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. Gilmore is survived by his wife, four children and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements and visitation is being handled by MacDonald's Funeral Home in Howell. Memorial contributions are being suggested to the Salvation Army, Delta Water Fowl or the Wounded Warrior Project. (JM)
↧