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Terence "TC" Gillespie

1946 - 2014

BORN

1946

DIED

2014

Terence Gillespie Obituary

Terence "TC" Gillespie passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014. Memorial service: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Communications Workers of America, 421 S. Adams St., Fort Worth. TC was born May 18, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mary Fagan and James Patrick Gillespie. TC graduated from Benedictine High School in 1964. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. He served two tours of duty in the United States Air Force. TC retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone after 29 years. He served in many different positions within Communications Workers of America Local 6201. TC had been secretary-treasurer of Local 6201 since 1993. He served as vice president of Texas State AFL-CIO and was the current president of the Tarrant County Central Labor Council. He was also on the board of directors for the Tarrant County United Way. TC was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James; sister, Catherine; and nephew, Kevin. Survivors: His son, Terence "TJ" Gillespie; his love, Sherry A. Wilson; best pals, Andrew Wilson and William Wilson; their parents, Kyle, Michelle, Chad and Natasha Wilson; sisters, Mary Ann Ratterman and Sally Gillespie; brothers, Tommy, John, Michael, Joseph and Leo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 11, 2014.

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Mary M Hardin

April 5, 2025

T.C., you are still being remembered today, a sign that you left your mark while here on earth. Anytime I needed help on a matter, you were always there to assist. I still pray for you, & still reach out to you for prayers when something in my life needs them. I know you're up there still watching over us & your family....rest in Peace my friend, & thanks again

Georgia Thomas

April 6, 2024

It´s hard to believe it has been ten years. I always think about you and the person you were. The smile. The Witt, the knowledge, the fight you had is incomparable. I pray you are resting well with the angels. Until forever

Howard

April 5, 2024

TC had a big influence on me during my long CWA career and I really appreciated that! Thanks and R.I.P. TC

Georgia Day Thomas

April 6, 2023

Wow. TC I can´t believe that it has been nine years. I miss your smile. I miss your gruff when you are mad. I miss our friendship. I know you are still singing save a horse and ride a cowboy. Til we meet again

Howard Haralson

April 5, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Hardin

April 7, 2022

Eight years! Wow, hard to believe it's been that long. T.C., you have been in my prayers constantly, thank you for being a true friend, always willing to help when needed. Rest in peace, you earned your wings while here with us......

Howard Haralson

April 5, 2022

hard to believe that it has been 8 years now. TC is missed. RIP

Howard Haralson

April 7, 2019

We sure miss your wisdom TC. You were a Union Mentor to me! Rest In Peace Brother "We will also accept all of life's challenges because our brother wisely taught us that they help us grow stronger."

Mary Hardin

April 5, 2019

I can't believe it's been five years since you left us TC......I can honestly say that you have been in my daily prayers each morning. You were always ready to help me and my sons, who also were members, with whatever we needed from you. Rest in peace, you earned your place in heaven, you are still missed and remembered for your dedication to helping others.

Richard Washington

August 19, 2014

Thank You Sir for all the advice, I must admit at first it didn't make sense but you kept giving it and finally I got it..Thank You Sir for the Encouragement.

Georgia

June 13, 2014

MISS YOU

Cindy Denham

June 12, 2014

TC was a good friend and excellent sports coach. He and my husband coached my son and his son and lots of other kids. TJ, I am so sorry I am just learning of your loss.

Donna Stafford

May 14, 2014

You will truly be missed
Rest in peace
Lymi

Jeff Dapprich

April 22, 2014

T.C. You were gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for representing my grievances over the years.
Sincerely, Jeff Dapprich

Julie Williams

April 18, 2014

Thank you TC for all of your advice, your teachings and for being such a good Union Guy. It is because of you I enjoyed the rallies, it is because of you I learned to let everyone know "what do we want?" May you rest in peace.

Mary M. Hardin

April 15, 2014

Thank you for your countless years of dedication to helping others. Always a smile and always ready to help me and mine when needed. TC you were a true friend and fellow union brother. May you rest in eternal peace and know how deeply your service was appreciated.

carolyn McArthur

April 14, 2014

T.C. was always there with an answer to my question. He was a wonderful officer of Local 6201 who will be missed so very much.

Sandra Hart

April 14, 2014

I miss the times you would be ornery to me then give me a hug and laugh. I am going to miss you. Prayers to your family.

Charlene Ayers

April 12, 2014

It was a pleasure to have known and to have worked with TC!! He devoted his life to the happiness of others. May he now rest from his labors and his works follow him - RIP dear brother!

Howard Haralson

April 12, 2014

so glad you are no longer suffering TC. so sorry to see you go. many GREAT memories over the years with all of the trials and tribulations! In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Mary Watkins

April 11, 2014

There are no words adequate to describe TC and all they he did for the members of CWA 6201. My fun fact: I had a grievance meeting at the hall. I had my grandson who was asleep. I left him in TC's office while I conducted my meeting. I love and cherish his dedication to CWA. He will be greatly missed.

Sandy Grogan

April 11, 2014

A good Union brother gone too soon. You were an important leader in CWA but never displayed an ego. You just did what was right. Rest in Peace.

Priscilla Brown

April 11, 2014

Memories of strikes, difficulties, challenges that kept you and the rest of CWA busy over the years. Some funny others not so much... But through the warts and all we were family.

Denise Priestman

April 11, 2014

TC I will always be grateful for knowing you. You were always there when I had a question or needed help preparing for a grievance. You were a great union man and a great friend to many and I will miss you.

Georgia Day-Johnson

April 11, 2014

And Old Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

When I got the newspaper and saw your picture, I realize it was real, that my friend was gone. You were a different kind of fella, you were a fighter. You were true to the cause. I am glad you are no longer suffering, but I will always miss and remember you. We had a good run together and I cherish all the good and the bad times. May God hold you close. I keep remembering how when you got really tickled you would turn beat red and could not stop laughing. I wish you well on your new journey my friend and I will never forget you till forever comes.

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