Thomas Brent Gillespie

Thomas Brent Gillespie obituary, Martin, KY

Thomas Brent Gillespie

Thomas Gillespie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Thomas Brent Gillespie, 74 of Hi Hat, KY, passed away November 7, 2025 at Highlands ARH. Born August 18, 1951 in Wheelwright, KY, he was the son of the late Thomas Sr. & Patsy Kinney Gillespie. Thomas is survived by his wife, Teresa Wells Gillespie. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran, miner with Inland Steel & electrician with Katy Schools in Texas. Thomas is survived by one son: Thomas Brent Gillespie of Gails Ferry, CT and daughter: Christina Marie Merritt of Boston, MA; stepdaughters: Shannon Bryant, Lori Bryant & Tammy Bryant all of Hi Hat, KY; sisters: Kathy Hawkins, Judy Bush-Monahan & Gloria Stringer; several grandchildren & great grandchildren. Thomas will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Visitation after 4pm Monday (November 10, 2025 ) Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin, KY
Funeral services 12pm Tuesday (November 11, 2025) at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Davidson Memorial Gardens, Ivel, KY

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