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for Wayne Gillespie
Sandy & EJ Ryan
May 26, 2025
Miss the good times we had together while we served in the Navy together, Guppie as we called him was a great friend and always fun to be with. We lost contact after he left the Navy, he will and is missed. Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
Sandy Ryan & EJ
September 12, 2020
rest in peace shipmate
Esther Hadley
June 4, 2011
Eva, I'm so sorry. I know you wanted Wayne to spend August with you. Now he's pain free. Wayne I'll miss our phone calls. Now you can be with your Dad.
~Aunt Esther
Richard Hadley
June 3, 2011
To Aunt Eva and the rest of the family. I haven't been around for a long time but the memories of growing up with all of you remains with me. I am so sorry about Wayne. I hope he has found eternal peace.
Nikki Gillespie
June 3, 2011
To my Father I will always love you and you will always be with me. To my family at home I'm so sorry and Love and Miss you all.
Brian Burcham
June 2, 2011
To the entire Gillespie family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have so many great memories of Wayne and the whole Gillespie family from way back in the day. Grab the hand of the big guy upstairs, and he will lead you through this trying time. Thinking of you.
Lori Hadley
June 2, 2011
Wayne,
You will be missed by so many in your family. Your good nature and big heart will always be remembered. I hope that you've found peace.
Elizabeth Albright
June 1, 2011
To Uncle Allan, Aunt Bev, and the Gillespie family, Iam so sorry for your loss and know that my heart and prayers go out to you and everyone at this time. Thinking of you during this time. Love and Hugs, your niece, Elizabeth "Liz
Michelle Ronek
June 1, 2011
I will miss you Uncle Wayne you were one of my heroes.I'll miss your laughter and sense of humor.And big old bear hugs that I got when you came into Decatur.
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