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ROBERT GILLESPIE Obituary

ROBERT G. GILLESPIE Robert G. Gillespie, 81, of Greenwood, MO, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2017. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. with the service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Private burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. He was born June 13, 1936, in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, Class of 1954. He worked at John Deere Company for 41 years, where he was fondly known as the "old geezer." Bob loved his many summer fishing trips to Canada and Alaska. He was a loving husband and father and will be dearly missed. Survivors include his loving wife, Jan, and their six children, Anita, Steve (Vicki), Brian (Laura), Lesia (Gall), Jim Ed, and Kendra, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his brother Jim, and many nieces and nephews. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 15, 2017.

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Jim Ough

July 16, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear to hear of Bob's passing. We worked together for many years and he helped me in so many ways. Bob was a great friend, colleague, and fun to be around. He would always truly tell you what he thought someone you could always rely on. I feel great sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Louise DePlante

July 15, 2017

To the family... There are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your loved one. Anita, my heart goes out to you as I know how happy you were to be moving there to spend time with your dad. He knew you were coming and also felt that joy I am sure. There are many thoughts and prayers from those in CT coming to you and your family.

Jim Portwood

July 15, 2017

Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Worked with him for many years and attended many meeting with him over the years. He even talked me into a couple of his Canadian fishing trips! Not many like him! Always a joy to spend time with!

Pat & Jess Walton

July 15, 2017

Jan and family. We are so saddened by Bob's death. A piece of my heart goes with him. Old friends are the best friends. You can't replace old friends. Bob was a good man loved by so many. Just know that we are here for you during this time of great sorrow. We love you.
Jess and Pat

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