Lewis George Gillespie
April 22, 1919 ~ March 20, 2015
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Lewis George Gillespie, 95, died Friday, March 20, 2015.
Mr. Gillespie was born in Buncombe Co. and was married to Cornelia S. Gillespie, who died May 16, 2014.
Mr. Gillespie was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. He worked at Drexel, Ethan Allen, and English Furniture Companies.
He is survived by daughter, Brenda Clemmons (Bobby); sons David Gillespie (Cindy) and Wade Gillespie (Sandy); nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Piney Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Matthew Sams and Jesse Carr officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses.
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Dear David & Cindy & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. There’s a celebration in Heaven tonight. Love you guys ~
David,Cindy & Family, I’m so sorry for your loss and want be able to be at the service but know you are in my thoughts and Prayers.
David ,Cindy & family so sorry for your loss Your in my thoughts & prayers, R.I.P. Lewis Gillespie I know yur in a better place & at peace now with your loving wife
David, my prayers are with you and all your family. I am praying Gods sweet grace is covering you and His love has surrounded you during this hard time. Just try to think about what they are all doing today in Paradise and that will help you through this hard time. There is a big family reunion going on, your Dad has claimed the victory. Love you all and sending Hugs your way. He has got to see Jesus!
Sorry for your loss
I am so sorry to hear about you loss. My heart and prayers are with you. I love you all and am here if you need anything.
Praying for you and the family! God loves each of you!
I AM SO SORRY FOR HIS PASSING, HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NO MORE PAIN OR SUFFERING HE IS MISSED
‘Happy
are those who mourn, since they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4)’ May God provide you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time.