Michael J. Gillispie

Michael J. Gillispie obituary, SHINNSTON, WV

Michael J. Gillispie

Michael Gillispie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harmer Funeral Home on Jan. 15, 2025.
Michael J. Gillispie, 68, of Lumberport, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1956, the son to the late Everett "George" Gillispie and Mildred "Millie" Creak. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Darla "Renee" Elder; grandparents Laura "Icie" West, Arch (Hazel) Creak; mother-in-law Fay Meadows; and father-in-law Chuck Layton.
He is survived by his wife Bettie Sue Gillispie, whom he married January 20, 1979; children Melissa (Eric) Elder of Lumberport, Jon-Michael (Stephen May) Gillispie of Houston, TX; grandkids Austin (fiancé Myla Milano) Elder, Adriana Nichole Elder; sisters Barbara Kyer, and Brenda (Lonnie) Carpenter; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Chuck (Carol) Layton; and step mother-in-law Carnis Layton.
Michael retired from Glotfelty Tire. He enjoyed going to his grandkid's games, being around old cars, and was everyone's go to for mechanic work.
Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 2:00PM-7:00PM. A funeral service will be held at 7:00PM.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.
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