James Patrick Gillespie

I wore one of your golfing hats to pick sunflowers at Angela´s - We think of you always & miss you beyond measure

Ive been thinking about you a lot recently. I miss you. Sometimes its hard to be positive about what life brings my way, but I try to think of you and what you would do. Your kind heart is what inspires me every day. I look forward to reuniting one day. I love you more!

We have thought much about you on your 70th birthday. Mom and Angela volunteered at the RAM House today, serving up cake and ice cream. At our home, Madison & Kaylen released a "Happy Birthday" balloon with all of our lipstick kisses sent to you in Heaven with all our love. They also wanted to eat cake and ice cream in your honor, so we did. You are missed greatly by everyone, and we thank you for being such an inspiration to us all to live better lives.

Have any of you ever known a kinder more caring person in your life than Jimmy. Even when growing up he was sweet, kind and had all the qualities that made him an exceptional individual. We miss him so much....I talk to him and pray to him. I know he looks down on all of us and is still trying to help someone in their daily struggles. That is what Jim was all about. Love to you, St. Jim.

I guess my fondest memories of my brother Jimmy were the wonderful times we had when we were kids. Going to chop down a Christmas tree, skunk hunting on summer nights (too often we found them), playing baseball with the kids in the neighborhood, tagging along whenever he and Lena went out to football and basketball games,taking Lena and me to the summer tennis court hops, and driving at least 10 people home from school in that old green mercury (?). What a wonderful time we all had...

Dear Nancy, Annette, Angela, and families, What a treasure Jim was! How very fortunate you all were to have him as husband, daddy, and granddaddy. He lived his life in such a positive manner, always looking on the bright side. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to know him and all of you.Thank you all for being such a loving family, all willing to support and reach out to others. Jim was kindness personified. His Christianity shone for all to see and benefit from.Hopefully we...

We are so very thankful that Madison and Kaylen got to know and truly love their "DeeDaddy" and still talk about you often. As for me, I was blessed to have the best Dad in the world and appreciate still hearing all the wonderful stories about how you have affected the lives of others. Sending hugs and kisses to you this day and every day!

"Life is eternal and love is immortal: and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight." Anon.
Jim,
Thank you for your example of faith, love of family, sense of humor and strenghth in challenges. Your gift of friendship was such a blessing and your legacy lives on in the lives of your family and friends. With love,