Charles "Charlie" William Gillespie Jr., age 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Charlie was a graduate of Young High School Class of 1966 and the University of Tennessee. He recently retired from a life-long career as a plumber.
He was preceded in death by father, Charles William "Bill" Gillespie Sr. and brother, Michael Richard Gillespie.
Survived by mother, Christina S. Gillespie; cousins, Frank (Teresa) Combs, of Knoxville, TN and William "Bill" (Delilah) Heintz, of Corpus Christi; and aunt Betty Combs.
A private service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery officiated by Rev. George Hollander. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 306 Ogle St. Knoxville, TN 37920.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Gillespie Jr. family.
