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Allien B Gillespie death Dec 14,1976 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Anna E Gillespie death Nov 24, 1914 Creek Co, Oklahoma
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Barbara E Gillespie death Sept 5, 1927 Beaver Co, Oklahoma
Bertha Lee Gillespie Sept 21, 2012 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
Betty Gillespie death March 18,1982 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Buel Gillespie death July 15, 1918 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
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Catherine L Gillespie death Dec 13, 1963 Custer Co, Oklahoma
Charles Gillespie death Feb 26, 1981 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Charles L Gillespie death Dec 1, 1999 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Christine Gillespie death May 11, 1976 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
Clarence Ray Gillespie, A Funeral Mass of Resurrection was celebrated by Father Jeff Polasek, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, for Clarence Ray Gillespie, 88, of Sallisaw. Mr. Gillespie was born on March 22, 1944, in Tulsa to Bessie Lou McGowan and Clarence Hyrons “C H” Gillespie. He passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Sallisaw. He married Donna Marie Steele in 1965 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw. He was a 1963 graduate of Sallisaw High School and enjoyed attending school reunions. He served in the 122nd Air National Guard Unit of the U.S. Air Force in Fort Smith, Ark. from 1964-70. He was an avid horseman, racing in three states, and an active coon hunter, participating in sanctioned hunts all over the country. He retired from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation after 30 years as a highway inspector and asphalt specialist. He was a member of Saint Francis Xavier Church.
Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Donna of the home; daughter, Dawn Edwards and husband Jeff of Roland; sons, Shawn Gillespie of Sallisaw, and Clinton Cato and wife Robbie of Vian; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gayle Holdburg and husband Greg and Shelly Guidotti and husband Edo of McKinney, Texas; and many other relatives and friends.
Clifton P Gillespie death Oct 19,1963 Cleveland Co, Oklahoma
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Daniel Thomas Gillespie. a research physicist best known for his derivation of the Stochastic Simulation Algorithm (The Gillespie Algorithm) and innovator in the field of stochastic physics in biology, died peacefully at his home in Castaic, CA on April 19, 2017. He was 78. The Gillespie Algorithm has numerous applications, including cell biology, epidemiology, and cancer research. As is often the case in science, when Dan first presented his original work in 1976, it was called “completely wrong” by some prominent in the field, a pronouncement which was successfully refuted. More prescient commentators noted that future advances in computing power might someday render it useful. Indeed, Dan’s foundational publications would eventually garner over 11,000 literature citations, and he is credited with helping found the field of stochastic physics in biology.
Dan was born August 15, 1938, in Springfield, MO. His father, Kenneth Gillespie, was an electrical engineer who ran the local appliance store in Shawnee, OK, and his mother, Betrix, was an English teacher. Dan graduated from Shawnee High School in 1956. Granted a full scholarship to Rice University, he received his B.A. in physics in 1960. Continuing his studies at Johns Hopkins University, he was awarded his Ph.D. in high energy physics in 1968. After a post-doc at the University of Maryland, Dan joined the China Lake Naval Weapons Center in 1971 as a Research Physicist. He worked there for 30 years, retiring in 2001 as a Senior Scientist in the Research Department. He then embarked upon a second career consulting with scientists at Caltech and UC Santa Barbara. During this period, he and wife Carol traveled the world with Dan as an invited speaker at numerous conferences in the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Europe. In addition to publishing 97 scientific journal articles and letters, Dan wrote textbooks on quantum mechanics, Markov processes, and Brownian motion. His proudest achievement was the Small Voxel Tracking Algorithm, an extension of his original work, published in the Journal of Chemical Physics in 2014 with co-authors Effrosyni Seitaridou and wife Carol Gillespie. Dan had two sons, Mark and Ewan, through his first marriage to Mariel Louise McEwan. In 1976, Dan was remarried to Carol Ann Clarke. Carol was Dan’s best friend and partner in life over the next four decades. Dan placed a high value on intelligence, moral integrity, and humor – although not necessarily in that order. Dan’s life – and that of those around him – was greatly enhanced by his own keen sense of humor. Dan had an affinity for people who shared his love of Rocky and Bullwinkle, the movie Dr. Strangelove, and the comedy duo Bob and Ray. An enthusiast of old-time radio shows, Lone Pine film buff, and discriminating model train collector, Dan brought the same systematic approach to his hobbies that he put in to his scientific endeavors. His tool cabinet was always organized. Dan was also an avid jazz fan – a love that he passed on to his family. After his second retirement in 2015, some of Dan’s greatest pleasures included listening to his grandson play saxophone and guitar, and watching his granddaughter dance ballet. Dan died peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a six-month fight with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Mark and Ewan; their wives, Chris and Yi; grandchildren, Erica and Kevin; sister, Jean Whitmarsh; and an extended-yet-close family. Dan leaves behind him a world better for his contributions – not to mention one fantastic collection of jazz albums.
David Gillespie, 77, of McAlester, died on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1944 in Lawton, Oklahoma. David married Carolyn Brown, of Indianola, on May 24, 1965. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church, was an Army veteran and retired from Boeing with over 34 years of service. In his community, he served approximately 20 years as a water district board member, was the co-founder of the Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department and served as its President and firefighter for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and cooking.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gillespie; two daughters, Carol Lee and husband Anthony Pennington of Texas, Roxanna Kay and husband Leonard Johnson of Frisco, TX; five grandchildren, Geoffrey Pennington and wife Natalie of Texas, Ryan Pennington and wife Samantha of Illinois, Jordan Johnson, Tristan Johnson and Hayley Johnson of Frisco, TX; four great-grandchildren; a brother Joe Graves and wife Mary of Texas; and three sisters Dorothy Lewis of Texas, Virginia West and husband Kevin of Arkansas and Donna Hendryx Craig and husband Robert of Oklahoma; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Graves.
Graveside services was 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 21st at the Ulan Cemetery Pavilion with Anthony Pennington officiating. Burial followed. Active pallbearers will be Anthony Pennington, Geoffrey Pennington, Jordan Johnson, Leonard “Buster” Johnson, Ryan Pennington and Tristan Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were his brothers-in-law, Glen Brown, Odale Brown and Allen Brown and good friend Kevin Marlow.
Mr. David Glenn Gillespie, 70, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. No events planned at this time. Ritter Grey Funeral Home, Lawton, OK.
Della Gillespie death Oct 10,1947 Craig Co, Oklahoma
Dena L Gillespie death March 8,1970 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Donald M Gillespie death March 26, 1996 Carter Co, Oklahoma
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Ellen L Gillespie death Nov 27, 1964 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Essie Gillespie 1920 – 2017 from Oklahoma City
Eula M Gillespie death July 6, 1974 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
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Florene Gillespie death Dec 12, 1992 Cherokee Co, Oklahoma
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Gary Don Gillespie died May 11, 2013 Bryan Co, Oklahoma
George Robert Gillespie 77, of Choctaw, OK, went to meet his Lord on Wed. evening, August 15, 2007. Born July 26, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to Clifton and Carolyn (Dennington) Gillespie. George served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force, Bob continued to work at Tinker Field as management engineer through civil service. George was an accomplished HAM and MARS radio operator and loved to travel with his wife in their RV. George was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John W. Gillespie. He is survived by his bride of 45 years, Mary (Stroope) Gillespie; two brothers, Clifton C. Gillespie, Jr. and Donald E. Gillespie; sister, Mary E. (Gillespie) Wrubel; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, Brothers and Sisters in Christ of the Choctaw Road Baptist Church and dear friends. Visitation was Sat. and Sun. from 8 am – 8 pm. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday the 19th from 3 – 6 pm. Services for Bob was held Monday, August 20, 2007 at 10:00 am at Choctaw Rd. Baptist Church. Entombment followed at Arlington Memory Gardens. Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home
Georgia A Gillespie death June 24,1982 Carter Co, Oklahoma
“Gillespie” died May 2, 1924 Beaver Co, Oklahoma
Glenn C Gillespie death March 11, 1959 Creek Co, Oklahoma
Grant Gillespie death Dec 30, 1950 Craig Co, Oklahoma
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Holden T Gillespie death March 2, 1957 Craig Co, Oklahoma
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Jack M. Gillespie, passed January 8, 2015. He was born in Oklahoma City June 1, 1942, to Jack & Silvia Gillespie. Jack is survived by his two daughters, Tammy Brewster and Theresa Southwell; and sisters, Sherry Bowers and Roxann Ridge. He was a truck driver most of his life, and he loved it. There was a private family burial, no funeral services.
James Lee Gillespie, James was born on October 3, 1948 and passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. King & Sherwood Funeral Home, 808 E Main St, Stigler, OK 74462
Janice A Gillespie death June 15, 1949 Caddo Co, Oklahoma
Jean M Gillespie death Dec 20, 1992 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
Jennifer Lorraine Gillespie passed away on May 17, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 50. Born on January 28, 1975, in Antlers, Oklahoma, the daughter of Coy Wesley Harvey and Sarah Jean Sales. Jennifer’s warm spirit and thoughtful nature touched the lives of all who knew her. Jennifer graduated from Natchez High School. Her commitment to helping others was evident early on and led her to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from Kiamichi Technology Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse and later from Eastern Oklahoma State University as a Registered Nurse. Nursing was not just a profession for Jennifer; it was her passion. She dedicated her life to caring for others until a medical retirement called her to focus on her health and family.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah Gillespie, and her fiancé, Blake Kuhn, of Weatherford, Texas; her son, Charles Gillespie of Sawyer, Oklahoma; and one special cousin, Jaley Smith of Ft. Towson, OK, whom she raised as a daughter; her two special grandchildren, Jaysa and Jasper, who brought immense joy to her life; Jennifer graduated from Natchez High School. Her commitment to helping others was evident early on and led her to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from Kiamichi Technology Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse and later from Eastern Oklahoma State University as a Registered Nurse. Nursing was not just a profession for Jennifer; it was her passion. She dedicated her life to caring for others until a medical retirement called her to focus on her health and family.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah Gillespie, and her fiancé, Blake Kuhn, of Weatherford, Texas; her son, Charles Gillespie of Sawyer, Oklahoma; and one special cousin, Jaley Smith of Ft. Towson, OK, whom she raised as a daughter; her two special grandchildren, Jaysa and Jasper, who brought immense joy to her life; ne sister, Naomi Harvey of Hugo, OK, and one brother Steve Harvey of Clinton, AR, as well as her numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends who will miss her dearly.
Jennifer lived in the Sawyer area for most of her life, and her commitment to her family was unwavering. She was a pillar of strength and support, always putting the needs of her loved ones before her own. Her home was a place of comfort and solace, where laughter and love were abundant. Jennifer’s ability to listen and her willingness to offer a helping hand made her a cherished friend and confidant to many. Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the Mt. Olive Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Estep officiating.
Joe Gillespie death March 16, 1938 Creek Co, Oklahoma
John Gillespie. John was born on March 28, 1965 and passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. John was a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
John B Gillespie, died February 15, 2002 at the age of 97. He was a pharmaceutical representative for 30 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in OKC. He is survived by his wife, Edna; two daughters, a son and five grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 2:00 P.M at Guardian North Funeral Home with interment that followed at Fairlawn Cemetery. Guardian North, 11600 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
John C Gillespie, age 89, died Thursday, August 11, 2005, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Beloved husband of Ival; and father to Marshall and Barbara Johnson and Johnann King; grandfather to Chris, Dion, John and Darrin; great-grandfather to Lawrence. John traveled the world working in the oil fields. Up until recently he tended the lawns of numerous friends. Memorial service was 11 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Osage Hills Christian Church.
John Walter Paul Gillespie, “Johnnie” 73, of Edmond, OK, passed away on July 11, 2022 after a battle with advanced Parkinson’s Disease and CLL. John was born on August 27, 1948, to Walter and Mildred Uphaus Gillespie in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the second child of eight, the first son. In the 70s, he met Darlene (VanCamp), going on to have 2 children, Emily Gillespie Burke (Kyle), and AnnE, grandfather to Easton and Peyton Burke. He remarried in late 90s to Christi (Watt), and was stepfather to Brandon (Kenzie), Nicole Nabors (Ryan), and Danielle White (Marshall).
John was passionate about music, books, games, and food, and could often be found in his “music room”. John was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mildred, and sister Angela Gillespie Floyd. John is survived by second spouse Christi (née Watt), daughters Emily Gillespie Burke, and AnnE, stepchildren Brandon, Nicole, and Danielle; siblings Peggy (Jerry) Hilleary, Jane (John) Pennington, Kay (Paul) Clark, Mark (Carolyn), Rob (Shelly) and Jimmy (Sharon) Gillespie, and grandchildren Easton and Peyton Burke.
Celebration of Life was held on his birthday, August 27, 2022, at the Vineyard in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is interred in Arlington Cemetery, near his parents.
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Kacheta L Gillespie death Jan 31, 2002 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
Kino Gillespie (f) death Nov 16, 2003 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
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Lanita Kaye Gillespie death Oct 7, 2006 Cleveland Co, Oklahoma
Laura Gillespie death Feb 22, 1999 Cleveland Co, Oklahoma
Laura E Gillespie death June 8, 2002 Beckham Co, Oklahoma
Laura Etta Gillespie died May 23, 2014 Bryan Co, Oklahoma
L D Gillespie death Jan 4, 1945 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Leila Margaret Gillespie death March 24, 2014 Carter Co, Oklahoma
LeRoy Itasica Gillespie, Sr, born May 2, 1944, passed away January 3, 2025, age 80 years. Rolfe Funeral Home, No events planned at this time. Oklahoma.
Linda Gillespie, Nov 10, 1947 – Nov 5, 2018. Newcastle, Oklahoma City, Linda passed away Nov. 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda is survived by 1 son; 1 daughter; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; as well as multiple family members. Family & Friends gathering will be Fri. 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Linda’s memorial service will be 10 AM Sat., Nov. 10, 2018 at the funeral home.
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Marjorie C Gillespie, March 11, 1926 – March 30, 2021, 95, of Enid, Oklahoma, and formerly of St. Paul, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid, Oklahoma.
Marjorie Christina Sevart was born on March 11, 1926, to Henry E. and Cecelia (Richards) Sevart in St. Paul. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in St. Paul, graduating from St. Francis High School.
Following high school, Marjorie worked at the Bank of Erie, the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and at the Hallmark plant in Parsons for nine years. On October 1, 1953, she and Alvin Eugene “Gene” Gillespie were united in marriage at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. The couple moved to Wichita in 1954 and then later to Merriam, Kansas. In 2009, the couple moved to Enid, Oklahoma, where she had lived since.
She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Enid and the Altar Guild there. Over the years, Marjorie volunteered for various charitable organizations. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, watching EWTN and listening to music. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and she enjoyed printing pictures for them. Survivors include: One daughter – Margene Burnham and her husband, Gene, of Pond Creek, Oklahoma; Four grandchildren – Sheldon Burnham of Dallas, Texas; Samuel Burnham of Ridge Crest, California; Bret Burnham and his wife, Marcie, of Yukon, Oklahoma; Jin Yu Burnham, Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, of Alton, Illinois; Two great-grandchildren – Christopher and Kinsley Burnham;
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Gillespie, on January 18, 2015; one daughter, Janeen Gillespie, on February 17, 2000; six brothers; and two sisters.
The Funeral Mass was at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul. Burial followedat St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family received friends following the rosary.
Marilyn Gillespie, born Nov 26, 1932, passed away on April 2, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in Clayton New Mexico the oldest child of Leo and Abbie Butt. Memorial Services was held at 11:00 AM Central Time on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Boise City, Oklahoma with Rev. Trevor Bulls, pastor officiating. Marilyn was a country girl growing up on the EZ cattle ranch south of Clayton. After graduating from Clayton High School and attending the University of New Mexico she met her future husband Cletis Gillespie at a party in Clayton in which they each had arrived on a different date. They married in 1953 and were together until Cletis` passing in 2016. Shortly after getting married Marilyn and Cletis moved to Boise City Oklahoma where Cletis ran the Phillips 66 truck stop for many years. Marilyn taught Sunday School at the Baptist Church for a time and was primarily a housewife at different periods who worked at the soil conservation service, the courthouse, and for Mr. French on the courthouse square (where she once met T. Boone Pickens). After Cletis retired (semi) they moved to and worked at the Zurich Ranch in Stead New Mexico south of Clayton where they enjoyed the wide-open spaces and the millions of stars in the pitch-black night sky. Later in life, they moved to and resided in Madisonville, Kentucky to be near their son Scott.
Marilyn loved the big sky country of the Oklahoma panhandle and her beloved New Mexico (she always said Kentucky had “too many trees!”), playing lively games of bridge with friends, summer trips to the mountains in the Land of Enchantment, horse racing in Raton, Elvis Presley, and Aqua Net hairspray. But her greatest love was her husband Cletis and family of three boys Greg, Mark, and Scott, and subsequent grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She traveled countless miles across the high plains area supporting the kid’s sports and other activities. Mom was a dependable, calm, loving presence for her family.
Marilyn is survived by her sons Greg of San Diego California, Mark (Jacque) of Boise City Oklahoma, and Scott of Madisonville Kentucky, nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Joyce Butt of Albuquerque New Mexico and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Ann Swagerty (Jerry), Jane Cowart (George), Phyllis Stevenson (Taylor), brother Bill Butt, daughter-in-law Barbara Gillespie and grandson Grant Gillespie.
Mary E Gillespie death June 17, 1994 Cleveland Co, Oklahoma
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Orville Duane Gillespie of Jones, Oklahoma, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1940, in Harrah, Oklahoma to parents Samuel Orville Gillespie and Anna (Bortay) Gillespie.
Visitation was held from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Barnes-Friederich & Pope Funeral Home in Midwest City, Oklahoma. A Funeral Service was held at 10am on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Barnes-Friederich & Pope Funeral Home with burial to follow at Jones I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Jones, Oklahoma.
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Paul Charles Gillespie, 1942-2021. Paul Gillespie passed peacefully with his family by his side on September 25, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, his four children, Deborah, Tiffany, Tamara, Dennis, two sisters, Judy and Barbara, thirteen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years, including a tour in Vietnam. Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel at 601 S. Kelly Edmond, OK. Interment at 4:15 p.m. at Memory Lane Cemetery at NE 10th Street Harrah, OK.
Robert V Gillespie death Oct 7, 1982 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
Roy Lynn Gillespie death August 1, 2014 Creek Co, Oklahoma
Roy M Gillespie death Nov 4, 1979 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
Russell Eugene Gillespie 60, of McLoud, OK passed from this life on February 25, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born to Donald Eugene and LaVonne Stephens Gillespie on November 19, 1962, in Tulsa, OK. Russell was raised in Collinsville, OK and graduated from Oologah High School in 1981. He and Brenda Tracy were united in marriage on November 17, 1986. Russell owned and operated P&G Construction Co. (obit ends, page no longer available)
Ruth Betty Gillespie. Wewoka, Oklahoma. Feb 25, 1938 – December 22, 2022. age 84, passed away in Shawnee, OK. She was born 8 in New York to the late Charles Goldblatt and Lillian (Hoffman) Goldblatt. She graduated in California and worked in Home Health for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Russell Gillespie, grandchild, Kevin Frets, brother, Fred Goldblatt.
Ruth is survived by her children, Leonard Gillespie, of California, Ronald and Sharyl Gillespie of Oregon, Rochelle and Bob Crockett of Wewoka, OK, Mark and Mary Levinberg of California, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
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Samanatha Gillespie death Jan 2, 1930 Custer Co, Oklahoma
Sue Carrol Gillespie, 63, died Christmas evening in Shawnee, OK. She was born July 16, 1942 to Fred & Ethel Austin in OKC, OK. She was married to Charles Gillespie and had four sons. She enjoyed life to the fullest, loved spending time with her son, Donnie Jr., her grandchildren, her sisters, and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gillespie; son, Billy Wiggins; her parents, and sister, Betty Dotson. She is survived by her sisters Nancy, Helen, and Shirley; her brothers, Robert, Bobby, Charles, and Chester; her sons Donald Eugene, Autrey and wife Donna, Donnie Jr. and wife Heidi; grandchildren ‘Baby Boy” Nicholas, Hannah, Sianna, Rebecca, Paris, Sasha, Charles, Donnie Ray, Casey, Dillon and five others as well as many nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday, December 29 at 2:00pm at Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Resthaven Cemetery.
Susie M Gillespie death Jan 30, 1972 Caddo Co, Oklahoma
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Timothy David Gillespie death June 6, 2010 Carter Co, Oklahoma
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Ulysses Grant Synder Gillespie death May 22, 2005 Creek Co, Oklahoma
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Walter J Gillispie, age 76, passed away on September 12, 2022, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Walter was born on October 27, 1945, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Walter F. Gillispie and Anna (Clyde) Gillispie. He graduated from Lawton High School in 1964 and then graduated from Central State University in Edmond in 1969. Walter married the love of his life Sandra on December 11, 1965, and they remained married until her passing in 2014. Walter was best known as a dedicated husband of 49 years, a dad to Sandi and Jay, and Papa to his grandkids. He was also known for being a great businessman and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs. He deeply enjoyed sharing his experiences and wealth of knowledge by investing his time withhardworking entrepreneurs like himself. The number of small businesswomen and men that he impacted is immeasurable. Walter defined the true meaning of hard work, dedication, and 100% effort.
Walter was self-made. Following high school, Walter worked for Western Auto and for his father in Georgia. He attended Georgia State University, and then he returned to Oklahoma and graduated from the Central State University with a degree in Accounting. Following graduation, he passed the CPA exam, and he went to work for the IRS until 1977. In 1980, he started the oil business Onyx Energy with his best friend of 62 years John Ogilbee, and in 1984, he and John formed Chama Co. In 1986, Walter said he “needed a day job” so he and John formed Gillispie & Ogilbee in 1986. Since then, he had many other businesses in oil & gas, banking, real estate, home furnishings, and restaurant ventures. He loved the excitement of the deal. One of his most notable professional successes included his involvement with the revitalization of OKC Bricktown with his longtime friend Jim Brewer. Walter was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters – Oklahoma City Court, India Shrine and Scottish Rite of Oklahoma City, and he was a member of the Edmond Masonic Lodge #37 A.F. & A.M. where he had just received his 50 year pin. Walter had a love of sports, and he was long time member of the Oklahoma City All-Sports Association, and he was a founding member of Oak Tree Country Club in 1981. He never missed a sporting event of any kind; Walter was a big OU and Thunder fan. Later in life, Walter took joy in watching his grandkids play tennis, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Along with his love of sports, Walter was a Corvette enthusiast and travelled often. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Walter is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Gillispie and parents. Walter is survived by his son Jay Gillispie and wife Lindsey of Edmond, OK, daughter Kasandra “Sandi” Gillispie-Wasson and husband Eric, of Edmond OK, sisters Kendra Hipps and husband Mike of Griffin, GA, Joy Bond and husband Jim, of Cowarts, AL, and grandchildren, Avery, Porter, and Alexa. Visitation was held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral home in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 2700 S. Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73013 with burial that followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City. (Published by Oklahoman Feb 19, 2017)
Warren G Gillespie death March 18,1976 Comanche Co, Oklahoma
William Gillespie death Oct 4, 1944 Custer Co, Oklahoma
William J Gillespie death March 20, 1910 Creek Co, Oklahoma
William W Gillespie death March 2, 1981 Carter Co, Oklahoma
Winfield S Gillespie death Jan 15, 1953 Custer Co, Oklahoma
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