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HOWARD GILLESPIE Obituary
HOWARD JUDSON GILLESPIE, SR. June 2, 1944 ~ January 24, 2017 "Teddy Bear"
Passed away with his son, Howard Jr. and daughter-in-law, Fannie, by his side on January 24, 2017, in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Eastern Community Church, 8213 Manson St., Landover, MD 20785. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Service, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment immediately following at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, Maryland.
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Memories and Condolences
for HOWARD GILLESPIE
Judy Moon
February 7, 2017
RIP Teddy Bear...you will be missed by all who knew you.
ALVIN FOSTER
February 7, 2017
My prayers are going out to the Gillespie Family.Everything will be alright..
February 7, 2017
Mr. G. (Father-in-Law)
I enjoyed your letters - the day I met you face to face is a day I will remember forever - the advice I received and the love you showed is unforgettable - the short time that we spent together and the conversations were amazing - I remember you telling me that faith, hope and love is what makes a family happy - thank you for giving me those words - rest in peace Mr. G. - I lobe you and I will truly miss you
Stephanie Gillespie
February 7, 2017
From your grand-daughter Stephanie. I will miss you. Rest in peace.
Shaniita Gillespie
February 7, 2017
Granddad - We have communicated for years until one day you hit me with one of the biggest SURPRISE of my life and that's seeing you everyday and spending time with you anytime I wanted to. I love you with all my heart and I will miss you beyond! Til we meet again, I love you Granddad! :-)
February 7, 2017
Son, Steven M. Gillespie will miss you very much. Since you have been home we built a bond (watching football with my Dad) that I will forever remember. I know you are in a better place. Dad I love you and I miss you.
Wanda Moon
January 31, 2017
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Teddy Bear. He was a very sweet man and I loved hearing from him. I am grateful God chose for our paths to cross and as Teddy Bear said to be forever friends. May God bless each of you in this time of loss.
Judy Moon
January 30, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. Teddy Bear was such a nice person. I'm so glad God arranged for our paths to cross in this lifetime. Prayers for you all during this time.
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