James Palmer Gillespie Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Palmer Gillespie of Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on January 19, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Janice Putman Gillespie; his parents, Clifford Gillespie and Ewell Palmer Gillespie; and his brother Robert. He is survived by: his daughters, Julie Saint, Jodi Tetzlaff of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeanie Green (Russell, Sr.) of Oneonta and Joy Gillespie (Jonathan Frechette) of Winston, Georgia.; his grandsons, Russell Green, Jr. (Jessica), Christopher Green and Michael Green (Christina); his great grandchildren, Piper Ann, Avery Grace and Owen Grady; and his sister-in-law Marilyn Gillespie.