Photo courtesy of Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
Rockford, Illinois
Sep 10, 1934 – Aug 15, 2012
Wardell Gillespie age 77, the eldest of 10 children was born September 10, 1934 in Egypt Mississippi to the late Willie B and Sallie (Hutt) Gillespie. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Spring Baptist Church. He was partially educated in the local school district in Egypt...
Read MoreRest in Peace Uncle Dell! Memories are forever...We will always remember your birthday picnics around Labor Day. Family remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Donald & Brenda Washington
August 30, 2012 | Rockford, IL
Shawn & family,
Sending you prayers and sympathy for your loss. Remember the wonderful times you shared, and it will bring comfort.
Keriann Van Fleet
August 24, 2012 | Rockford, IL
Uncle Wardell will be greatly missed! Love ya
Ilana Randle
August 23, 2012 | Aberdeen, MS
Ms.Bea and family,
We are so sorry for you loss,we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Tabatha Bradford and Family
August 23, 2012 | Chattanooga, TN
I met Wardell through the Monday night bowling league. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the Lord.
Damita Collier
August 22, 2012 | Rockford, IL
Shawn & Family,
God is with you...May His love bring peace and serenity to your heart.
Lola Burks & Family
August 22, 2012
Sorry for your loss, uncle Dell will be missed by many!
Cheryl Hitch
August 22, 2012 | Rockford, IL
Vea Lynn and family, you are in our prayers as you walk this journey.
Jovita Hicks Foots
August 22, 2012 | Katy, TX
To the family of Mr. Gillespie he was such a nice person and made me laugh any time I saw him . He really use to make me crack up when I brought mints to Sunday school and sat on desk for staff many times I had to spank his hand for grabbing more than one or two and when the bowl was empty he always made it a point to let me know we needed more and finally I told him he should refill the bowl from his supply and we laughed over that all the time. To Baby Doll and Marge and the entire...
Liz (Sherod) Green
August 22, 2012 | Rfd., IL