David L. Gillespie

David L. Gillespie obituary, Zanesville, OH

David L. Gillespie

David Gillespie Obituary

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David L. Gillespie, 77, of Gahanna, Ohio, died on November 6, 2021 at Fairlawn Memorial Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born August 20, 1944 at Zanesville, a son of the late Irvin and Myrtle Gillespie. Dave was a graduate of Maysville High School and Ohio University, and he continued graduate studies at Virginia Tech. He retired after a long career in the telecommunications industry. He enjoyed golfing, cycling, watching his grandchildren's sports, and spending time with family.
He is survived by two sons, Jack (Kristen) Gillespie and Joe Gillespie; four grandchildren, Mitch Gillespie, Haley Gillespie, Liam Gillespie and Jaxson Gillespie; three brothers, Jim Gillespie, Sam (Tina) Gillespie and Tom (Bev) Gillespie; and seven nieces and nephews, Kym (Bob) Cross, Jay (Summer) Gillespie, Keeley (Steve) Herron, Wendi Gillespie, Michael (Jessica) Gillespie, Andrew (Mariana) Beall and Scott (Connie) Beall.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Dee Gillespie; and two nephews, Christopher Gillespie and Scott Gillespie.
A Cremation will take place with a Memorial Service to take place at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE with Mr. William L. Meaige officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to service. He will be inurned at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville.
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Rita Allen

November 6, 2022

I miss him. Great man

Dan Allen

January 4, 2022

So sorry to hear of Dave“s passing. Had a lot of good memories with him. He was a kind and generous friend who will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP .

Janis Jenkins

December 2, 2021

I am just learning of this news. I offer my condolences to Dave's other friends and to his family. May you rest in peace Dave.

Rita Allen

November 12, 2021

Loved him so much. He was a great guy and was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed

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