Clinton Junior Gillespie
March 21, 1942 ~ February 5, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailClinton Junior Gillespie, 79, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his home in Leicester.
Mr. Gillespie was born March 21, 1942, in Buncombe County to the late Clinton and Omie Sluder Gillespie. He was an Army veteran and a retired carpenter and home builder. He had been at Crossroads Baptist Church for 39 years.
He is survived by his wife, Nina Gillespie and sons Ronnie Gillespie (Melissa) and Johnny Gillespie; grandchildren, Aley, Katelyn (Dakota) and Jacob and great-grandchildren, Noah and Alyssa.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Crossroads Baptist Church with the Pastors Joseph Sluder and Billy Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: February 8, 2022 2:00 pm
Crossroads Baptist Church Leicester
1810 Bear Creek Road
Leicester, NC 28748
Nina AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THRU YOUR SADNESS GOD BLESS JUANITA TEAGUE BLANKENSHIP
Nina, I’m so sorry to hear about Jake. We have the hope of of a land free from heartaches and death. May God strengthen you and the family at this dark day in your life.
Nina, we are so sorry! Junior was a really good friend! Praying for our Father to give you peace and comfort! We definitely know we WILL see him again! Love you and your family.
As you mourn the passing of your sweet Daddy, may God touch your lives in a way that truly soothes your heart and brings you peace. Remembering all of you in prayer.
Nina, sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord will comfort you, Johnny and Ronnie at this time. Jake was a dear friend thankful for all the times he preached and obeyed the Lord.
Sorry to hear about Jake.I worked with him at Tyco. He was a good friend and a good man.
To Junior’s family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Betty had told us back in December, that he wasn’t doing as well. Cherish your memories. Again our condolences.
Nina and family I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. Prayers for everyone.
Linda bridges .sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Nina and family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. There is no doubt that you will definitely see him again. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.