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Elbert Gillespie Obituary

Elbert N. Gillespie VIRGINIA BEACH - Elbert Newton Gillespie, 75, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010, at a local hospital. Born in Beckley, W.Va., Elbert was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War serving as a tank crewman and receiving two Purple Hearts. He was retired from Lynnhaven Lincoln Mercury and a member and deacon at Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Billie Anne Gillespie; three daughters, Sharon Etheridge, Patty Griffin and Crystal Gillespie; four sons, Ellis, Randy, Newton and Gary Gillespie; four sisters, Nancy Rose, Margaret Crouch, Mary Ann Williams and Jane Hudson; a brother, Rodney "Layton" Gillespie; 23 grandchildren; and five great- grand- children. He was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and Johnny Gillespie. He was a loving dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Princess Anne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 14, 2010.

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nicole tammaro

June 24, 2010

i miss granpa i feel terrible for not being able to go to his funeral....i love you granpa.....love nice

Stella Waltz

June 17, 2010

Patty,
Jesse and I are thinking about you, Jeff, and your entire family. I wasn't aware that your father was a Korean War veteran with two purple hearts. I wish I could have thanked him for his service! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your family.
Very sincerely,
Stella Waltz

June 15, 2010

Ellis, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy. Deb Hutcheson and Curtis Miller

June 14, 2010

Much love to you and your family as you go through this time of grief. Please know that Jesus loves you and He will never leave you...rely on Him to get you through this. Love to you and your family, Sandy Viner

Bill & Karen Berryman

June 14, 2010

Crystal,
There are no words to adequately describe the pain you and your family are experiencing right now with the passing of your Father. Just know that you all remain in our thoughts and prayers as you work through this difficult time. Finally, be comforted in knowing that your Dad is in the loving arms of our Savior and that there is no more worry and certainly no more pain.

With deepest sympathy,

Jane Hudson

June 14, 2010

Our deepest Sympathy and Prayers are with you.

In His Love,
Charles and Jane Hudson

Ellaina Cope

June 14, 2010

Crystal.... Love, long distance hugs, and lot's of prayers. I was thinking last night of your dad in heaven and was kinda jealous. Praying for peace for all of you. Love you!! Ellie

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