Randy Gillespie Obituary

Gillespie, Randy of Liberty, IL formerly of St. Charles, died Aug. 11, 2011 in Quincy, IL. Survivors include wife Lisa (nee Damhorst); sons Allan and Sam; step-daughter Alicia Napier; father, Allan Ward (Carolyn) Gillespie; brother, Michael (Donette); sisters Sherrie Gillespie, Kathleen Hanso, Kristine Richard, Karrie (Stuart) Cunningham, and Erin Gillespie of Columbia, MO; and his stepfather, Alfred Richard. Randy was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Ezell Richard. Services: Memorial Service Saturday, August 13, 2011 in Quincy, IL. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project. HANSEN-SPEAR Funeral Directors, 1535 State St., Quincy, IL 62301 217-222-4907 www.hansenspear.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Randy Gillespie

14 Entries

September 9, 2011

Randy was the kind of guy you liked the minute you talked to him. He came to our farm on insurance business, but he was so much more than a salesperson. We stayed in touch and laughed and talked frequently. What a gem of a guy.

You will think of him each and every day for the rest of your life, and hopefully grief will turn to fond, loving memories. You will always be able to look back and say - HE WAS THE BEST!

My Thoughts and Prayers are With You,

Nancy Guyton, Paynesville, MO

ken delo

August 21, 2011

God bless you Randy.. you are in a better place still racing your bike. Forever

Ken

Teresa Goodwin-Martineau

August 17, 2011

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.

Jack Shelton, Jr.

August 15, 2011

Rest in Peace

Myrna Myer

August 13, 2011

My dear Friend & sister Lisa,I wish I were there with you to pray with you, hold you and comfort you. I am so sorry for you losing Randy so young - I had so prayed for years for God to bring you your man - to wait on Him for that man & when you met Randy you knew why you waited. God is Faithful & He will give you the grace to go through each day forward until you meet again in Our Father's Home - I love you Lisa & am praying & here for you. Love always Myrna

Lori Damhorst

August 13, 2011

I'm sorry to not be with the family at this time. I remember all the times working with Randy downstairs in the office and his great laugh. Randy was a really good guy. I will miss him. Lori

August 12, 2011

I will miss Randy (Biker)'s posts and enjoyed his sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers to his family. HarleyMD. rider2

August 12, 2011

Dear Lisa and the Family,

I have been following your posts through CaringBridge and my heart goes out to your family in knowing about the passing of Randy (Biker). May God strengthen you and give you peace throughout this time of loss. May He comfort you in knowing that Randy only changed residences and one day you will see him again soon. He is no longer in pain, walking down the streets of gold rejoicing with God. We will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless you.

MusicMakersWoman,
Mod for Planet Dinar

Peachee Planet Dinar (mod)

August 12, 2011

We keep your family in our prayers ,I'm so sorry for your loss . What A sweet and special man God called home .Remember this to is A part of the Fathers plan.

PEACHEE and FAMILY PLANET DINAR

August 12, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

August 12, 2011

So sorry for you loss Your family is in my prayers and this difficult time.
theresa stoll

mike adkins

August 12, 2011

you will be missed Big Randy.

Terri Dickerson

August 12, 2011

Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Randy thru PTR and didn't have the opportunity to get to know him well, but we all at PTR held him in very high esteem. We will miss him so much.

All of you are in mine and my family's prayers. I know from experience how hard it is to lose a loved one and the only "words of wisdom" I can give you is to hold tight to God and allow Him to get you through this.

With much love,

TerriD
PTR Family

Jane

August 12, 2011

Lisa ,Children and the whole family, I am so sorry for your loss of Biker. I did not know him. I am from Okies chat and have followed All the post and updates on Biker. I know from all the post that Biker was a very Special Person, husband and father. I know this has been a very trying time for you and the family and just know Biker is in a much better place than we are and you will see him again. My Heart pours out for you all. You are in my Prayers.

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