Harry Lee Gillespie

harry gillespie

February 15, 1919 ~ October 31, 2003


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Harry Lee Gillespie, 84, of 124 Deerlake Drive, Asheville, formerly of the Forestdale Apartments, died Friday, October 31, 2003, at the VA Medical Center. Mr. Gillespie was a native of Buncombe County and was a son of the late Walter H. and Daisy Catherine Lee Gillespie. He was married to Marie Perkins Gillespie who died in 1982 and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Clark and two brothers, Charles Herbert “Hub” Gillespie and Bill F. Gillespie. He was an Army veteran of WW II and received the Purple Heart after being wounded in action in France. He was a member of the Oteen Post 70, American Legion and the BPOE Lodge. He was the former owner and operator of the Forestdale Apartments on Hendersonville Road. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Monday at Bell United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wendell Brittain officiating. Visitation will be from 4:30 - 6:00 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

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  1. Harry, You were a good friend. You defended your country with honor and courage. Life dealt you a bad hand but not once did I ever hear you complain or gripe or try to place blame on anyone or anything. To me, that’s being a Man. Harry, you were a true Patriot! I would like to offer my sympathy to all of those you cared about and who cared about you. So Long, Harry.
    Your good friend, Roger.

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  2. Clayton Jacksson sends his condolences. Harry was a long time friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

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  3. My Dad is in the VA Nursing home and our family had the pleasure of meeting Harry several months ago. My Dad grew very fond of him and he visited in my Dad’s room several times a day. He was so very nice and he always cheered my Dad up.(He can not walk and has to be lifted into a wheel chair.) They discussed if we might be relatives and had fun about that, too. My Dad is very sad and wanted to somehow let you know how much Harry touched his life. You are in our prayers and we hope that your memories will comfort you. Our memories of Harry will always be fond and stay with us. Sincerely,
    Bob Gillespie
    Room #150
    ECRC, First Floor
    Asheville, NC 28805
    Sue Gillespie-Wife
    Debbie Gillespie-daughter
    Edward, Barbara, & Bridget Bryant-
    son-in-law, daughter, granddaughter

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