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James Gillespie Obituary
Millbrook - James Kelley Gillespie, Sr., 82, of Millbrook died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Prattville Baptist Hospital.
He was born on Friday, August 14, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, son of the late Walter Kelley Gillespie and the late Mary Ethel Corley Gillespie.
Surviving are his wife, Sue Gillespie of Millbrook, AL; sons, Richard Lee Gillespie, David Earl (Jennifer) Gillespie; grandchildren, Daniel Gilmore, Chris Gillespie, Stephen Gillespie, Jayden Gillespie, Brittany Flores, Sean Gillespie, Heather Gillespie, Summer Gillespie; Sister, Betty Ellison.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Kelley Gillespie, Jr. and grandson, Richard Gillespie.
Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at River of Life Church, Deatsville, AL.
Services will be held Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at River of Life Church with Rev. Nick Edwards officiating.
Interment will follow in Chilton Memorial Gardens, Clanton, AL.
Martin Funeral Home directing.
You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
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May 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Gillespie Family in the loss of your love one and a life well-lived. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted. May the God of all comfort give you peace and strength to endure in the days ahead (Jeremiah 29:11,12).
May 23, 2019
I want to express sympathy for the death of your loved one. Cherish and hold onto your memories. God is close to the brokenhearted.
Mary
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May 22, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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