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Charles Gillespie Obituary

GILLESPIE Charles Charles Gillespie, 80, passed away November 2, 2007, at The Toledo Hospital. A native of Starkville, MS, he lived in Toledo since 1947. He was a 55 year member of Friendship Baptist Church where he attended bible study and worked with the Security Team. A truck driver and member of the Teamsters, he worked for Commercial Lovelace and O.J. Transport out of Detroit, MI for 25+ years. He retired in the year 2000. Aside from serving his church, which he loved, he was the holder of a special steak and BBQ marinade, whose ingredients have gone forever with him. One of 14 children, he is preceded by 10 siblings and his wife, Opal Johnson Gillespie. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter Charlene K. Gillespie Miller; son, John C. Gillespie; step daughter, Carmella (Roger) King of Louisville, KY; stepson, Van (Laura) Johnson; granddaughters, Kaylene Miller and C'Shareese Gillespie-Parker; grandson, Christopher Milburn. stepgrandchildren, Andrew and Donavon King; brother, James (Betty) Gillespie of Ogden, Utah; 2 sisters, Clide T. Bardwell of Memphis, TN and Susie (Perry) Smith of Gretna, LA; special son, Kevin Fox and longtime friend and neighbor, Clyde Tisdale, the Friendship Church Family and many friends. Visitation will be Thursday 4 - 7 p.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel. Wake services Friday 11:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon, Friendship Baptist Church, Bishop Duane C. Tisdale, Pastor and Officiant. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Special thanks from the family to Leonard Gillespie, Tommie, John and Louis James for their loving care and The Friendship Baptist Church. www.dalefh.com

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Published by The Blade on Nov. 6, 2007.

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Theresa Early

November 16, 2007

Our Deepest Condolences,
May God keep you all at this time of need.

Respectfully,
Theresa Early, Cheryl Bankston, LeeMond Steele & Stacy Farmer

Paula Gillespie-Crockett

November 9, 2007

My condolences to Charlene,John, and the rest of the family. "Charlie Boy" will be so greatly missed. I enjoyed the time that I spent with him this summer, as always. As an uncle he was always so accessible and always treated everyone compassionately. My memories of him will keep him alive in my heart forever.

Clyde Tisdale

November 7, 2007

Charlene & Johnny, thank you for sharing your father with our family. Mr. Gillespie was more than our next door neighbor; he was part of our family and we all loved him as family. Your father was always kind and supportive to me, to my siblings and to our entire family. I will never forget his laughter. I’m sorry I can’t be with you during this time, but please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Love TI

David C

November 6, 2007

My Deepest Condolences,

May God continue to bless you Kaylene along with family & keep you strong. You may weep, but do know that he is looking upon you every minute & in a much better place.

Thomas & Sharon Graham

November 6, 2007

To Charlene, and your family
Our prayers are with you in your time of grief.May your memories bring you comfort. You have our deepest sympathy and our condolences.

Kim (Arney) Taylor

November 6, 2007

To John and the Gillespie family:

I will forever remember Uncle Charlie's infectious smile, hearty laugh, and true compasion for others. He was a great man and a great friend to my family.

He will truly be missed.

Rita Brown-Ellis

November 6, 2007

My heart is heavy for all of you, may God keep and Bless you always!!! He will live on forever in your hearts and minds.

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