Clifton S. Gillespie

November 11, 1951 - July 28, 2025 (73 years old)

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Clifton S. Gillespie

November 11, 1951 - July 28, 2025 (73 years old)

Blue Mound, Kansas

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Clifton S. Gillespie Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-08-01T15:00:00
End: 2025-08-01T15:00:00
Location: Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel

The world bids farewell to Clifton S. Gillespie of Blue Mound, Kansas, departing on July 28, 2025 at the age of 73. Clifton leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 Clifton S. Gillespie to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Clifton shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Clifton farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clifton H. Gillespie and Gertrude Gillespie (Smith); and his siblings, Burl Gillespie, Aloma Sterling and Yvonne Lance.

He is survived by: his son Christopher Gillespie of Lawrence, KS.; and his sister Deloris Kieffaber (Roy) of Blue Mound, KS. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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August 1, 2025

Janice Sprague wrote a sympathy message

“Clif was such a great guy, always had a smile, even as he suffered through cancer and losing his voice. He handled that trial with grace and dignity. He will be greatly missed by the Blue Mound community. Praying for comfort for all his family. Janice Sprague”

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Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel
32665 Lexington Ave, De Soto, KS 66018

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Monticello Union Cemetery

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