ORANGE, Virginia
Robert Felix Gillespie Jr., of Orange, Va., passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009. He was born September 23, 1932, in Richlands, Va., son of the late Dr. Robert Felix and Mary Jesse Gillespie of Lebanon, Va. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951, earned his BS from Sewanee, The University...
Read MoreDearest Catherine & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's lengthy illness and untimely death. I pray that God gives you a steadfast strength in the days to come.
Much Love,
Priscilla Jessee Bacorn
Priscilla Bacorn
April 27, 2009 | Smithfield, VA
Bob Gillespie was what sports are meant to teach. Hard work, dedication, no excuses, commitment, loyalty and a tough love. He was a great friend and he will be missed. Sorry I could not be there Saturday to show my respect for a wonderful teacher and coach. MY thoughts and prayers are for him and his family. My God Bless him as he will be missed but never forgotten. Dick Kemper, St. Christopher's School
Dick Kemper
April 25, 2009 | Midlothian, VA
Bob was one of those men who you truly believed was indestructible. I never had a class with Bob nor did he ever coach me very long, but I knew him well at Woodberry.
He was tough, gruff and totally devoted to the task at hand, turning boys into men. This he accomplished by being thoroughly involved in every aspect of school life. He succeeded in that endeavor time and time again, although in some cases it took many years to see the results.
I expect St. Peter had a...
Ware Cornell
April 24, 2009 | Weston, FL
Just last night I was talking to a friend about one of our lacrosse reunions and the Gillespies. I will truely miss one of my favorite teachers and coaches. My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Gillespie family.
Johnny Munford
April 24, 2009 | Virginia Beach, VA
Thoughts and prayers to all family, for we who are lucky enough to count ourselves as friends ourselves grieve at the loss. I have inside and forever will carry an indelible positve impression of Coach, and Master, Gillespie, and give thanks to have known him.
Thomas R Peterson, WFS 1974
Thomas Peterson
April 23, 2009 | Signal Mountain, TN
The Marshall B. Jessee family is saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family.
Helen Jessee & Children
Tampa, FL
April 23, 2009
So sorry to here of your loss. Bob was one of my favorite teachers and coaches at Woodberry Forest and will be missed by all that knew him. He made an impact on many fine young men and women who no doubt will carry on the positive values Bob mentored through the years. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
Lindsay Gray
April 23, 2009 | Greenville, NC
