Albert R. Gillespie

ALBERT R. GILLESPIE, age 77, died Monday January 13, 2003. Mr. Gillespie was born on June 4, 1925 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Albert D. Gillespie and Julia J. Poynter. He lived in Houston for more than 40 years. Mr. Gillespie was a Purchasing Agent for Har-Con Corporation for over 38 years. During WWII he served in the 1st Division, 18th Infantry, H-Company. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Medal of Valor. He was also decorated by France for bravery. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9183. Al was preceded in death by his father, mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by three sons, Bruce, Steven and Mark; his sister Shirley Sublett and brother-in-law, Donald Sublett of Cloverdale Indiana; and by a niece, Julianne Guarino; a nephew, Rob Keefer and 3 great nephews and 1 great niece. Honorary Pallbearers are Harry E. Conley, Arlen Ray, Douglas E. Reo, George Luker, Jim Pyeatt and Jimmy Kelso. Al was loved and admired by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday January 17, 2003 at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Boulevard. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Heights Funeral Home. The Interment will take place in Terre Haute, Indiana.