Missing Grandpa tonight.  Vacation has finally settled down and the emotions have a moment to settle back in.    Thank you for inspiring me to be the best man I know how to be, Grandpa.  Without you I wouldn't be the man I am today.  You will always hold the most prized spot in my memories.  I can't wait to tell my son just how wonderful of a man you were.

My memory of Mr. Gillespie and his family is the way he and Mrs. Gillespie interacted with their children and all of us neighborhood kids.  So much love and caring...I still think of Patty and Joyce when they were pre-schoolers (CUTE) and how lucky I always knew Linda was to have parents that understood what was important to her and helped her achieve her goals.    I remember thinking "Oh, WOW!" when an important event was coming up for Linda while we were in HS and her parents fully supported her in it.  Many good memories...may the peace of Christ be with you this season of both mourning and joy as you celebrate your father's life.  He contributed much to many. Love to you all, MBV

My heart goes out to all of you.  I know how precious he was to so many people.  Having lost my Dad I have discovered how much he lives through all of us and we constantly honor his memory with our stories!. Linda, know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I know God's love will surround all of you during this time and all the days to come.   With Love, Sarah Mcdade

So many good (better than good) memories growing up and as an adult. The summers in Edinboro were the BEST. I will cherish ALL my memories with Uncle Jack. There's no better santa! May you cherish all of your memories and I'm wishing all of ya'll to find strength and peace through God's love. Love, Sal

My memories of the Gillespie family are childhood ones.  Growing up in Pioneer Village a small subdivision where everyone knew each other, and played as children. The Gillespie house was always open to the neighborhood kids. I am so sorry for your loss may God be with you at this hard time .

He gave so much to so many.  The greatest of his is gifts .........LOVE.

So many memories, so much love...You'll have the best Christmas ever as you celebrate Jesus' birth right there with Him. Love and cherish you Daddy.

I first met Jack and Janet when Corey and Christie got married. I remember that where Jack was involved, there was always a lot of laughter. I know that he was greatly loved by his family and will be missed forever. I am glad I was able to know him, even for a short time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are no words to make you feel better, but know he is in that peaceful valley. He can now celebrate with Jesus the true reason for this season that he loved and made special for so many.

Patty, so sorry to hear about you loss.  I'm thinking of you and your families in thoughts and prayers.  Pray the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.  BJ

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Mr. Gillespie was a wonderful man who brought many smiles to many faces.  May the wonderful memories be forever in your heart.

Our hearts are heavy for your loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.v2ppu

So sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack was a great man and brought smiles to everyone he touched.  Love you, Uncle Jack! Rest in peace.

Uncle Jack was my only uncle and very dear to me as a child growing up.  I remember visiting the family in KY and all us cousins would have a blast playing together.  I remember hearing for the first time the word "tote" and did not understand what it meant, not being a southerner, at the time.  Since then, I have become one.  We were honored when he and Aunt Janet came to Alabama for Brad's wedding.  It was great to have the family all together.  We always enjoyed the Christmas cards over the years and our granddaughter loved the Uncle Jack Santa card.  She believed he  was the "real" Santa Claus.  I know you all have fond memories as a family, as you are such a close group.  What a blessing to have had such a wonderful  dad, granddad and great granddad.  Our prayers are with you during this time.  Love, Dale and Ella

OBITUARY

Jack Gillespie

Passed away on DECEMBER 20, 2012

Schoppenhorst Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home & Brookland Cemetery

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