William Gillespie
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Mr. William Malcolm "Billy" Gillespie, age 75, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence
under the care of Regency Southerncare Hospice. The Metter, GA native had lived in Bulloch County for
most of his life. Billy worked with Jackson Plumbing, The City of Statesboro and with Clyde Wilson and
Gary Futch Plumbing. Billy loved Nascar, all types of music, woodworking and spending time outdoors.
He was a veteran of the United States Army.
Surviving is his wife of 31 years Dorothy Frost Gillespie; a son John Matthew (Joyce) Frost and a
grandson Skyler Matthew Frost all of Statesboro; sisters in law and brothers in law Barbara (Cohen)
Kitchens, Diane Clayton Bell, Gary and Cindy Frost, Lynette Glacia, Jack Frost, Missy Sanchez, Melissa
Cordero and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.
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