GILLESPIE, Terrence "Terry" A thoughtful, funny and giving man, Terrence "Terry" Gillespie, age 91, of Spring Valley, formerly of Cleveland, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 5th, 2018 at home. He was born March 27th, 1927 to William Joseph Gillespie and Mary Isabelle (Campbell) Gillespie. After graduating from Bay Village High School, Terry entered the military and served in the US Navy. After his tour of duty ended, Terry earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Finance from Bowling Green University. He was retired from Ken-Mac Metals where he previously worked as a salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ellen Gillespie (Jan. 31, 2018); two brothers, Bill and Hubie; and three sisters, Pat, Mary Jean, and Terese. Terry is survived by his daughter, Ellyn Carfrey of Spring Valley; son, Bob Gillespie (Sue) of Brecksville; five grandchildren, Michael (Raquel), Megan, Allison (Shannon), Steven (Amanda), and Danny; five great-grandchildren, Will, Matheus, Claire, Marissa, and Blake; and one sister, Ruth Gillespie of Westlake. Terry loved his entire Gillespie family, his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He was proud of his Irish history. He also loved golfing with family and friends. Terry was also an avid OSU Football and Brown's fan. Life Celebration Services will be held on September 8, 2018 11:00 am at The Bay Lodge, 492 Bradley Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140. A luncheon will follow at the Copper Cup, 680 Dover Center Rd, Westlake, OH 44145. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45420. You are welcome to send a condolence or flowers, light a candle and share a story about Terry at www.ConnerAndKoch.com by clicking on his name.
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To the Gillespie family, 1/10/23
I was watching Shells Wonderful World of Golf a couple of days ago and it was taking place at Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina in 1994. I am almost positive I saw Terry standing in the background during the beginning of the program. That prompted me to google him and find out he passed away in 2018.
I was his inside sale man at Ken Mac until he retired. He was always very kind to me and never had a bad word to say about anyone. We golfed a few times together and went to a couple of Ohio State football games together too.
My condolences to his family and I will never forget him.
God Bless you Terry
Eddie Hace
Ed hace
January 10, 2023
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