Gerald Dean "Gip" Gillespie's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2019 in Bement, Illinois

Gerald Dean "Gip" Gillespie

September 24, 1935 - January 24, 2019 (83 years old)

Bement, Illinois

Gerald Dean "Gip" Gillespie's obituary , Passed away on January 24, 2019 in Bement, Illinois

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Mackey-Wright Funeral Home

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Gerald Dean "Gip" Gillespie

September 24, 1935 - January 24, 2019 (83 years old)

Bement, Illinois

Gerald Dean Gillespie Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Dean Gillespie (Bement, Illinois), born in Champaign, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 83, on January 24, 2019. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Dean Gillespie to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dean Gillespie and Clara Gillespie (Allison); his sons, Tony and Teddy; his stepson David; and his grandson Josh.

He is survived by: his wife Helen Gillespie of Bement; his children, Timothy Dean Gillespie of Garrett, IL, Terresa Lynn Gillespie of Monticello and Ashley Denise Magos of Urbana; his stepdaughter Sheri Robeck of Mahomet; and his sister Gwen Thompson. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackey-Wright Funeral Home



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215 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

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215 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

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