Larry Joe Gillespie Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Larry Joe Gillespie of Abbeville, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on July 22, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Larry Joe Gillespie to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Delain and Volene Gillespie. He is survived by: his wife Fay Gillespie; his children, Melissa Anderson (Will Cooper) of Columbus, MS and Larry II; his grandchildren, Hunter Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Taylor Busby (Jacob), Claire Gillespie and Robert May; and his brothers, Tommy Gillespie (Debbie) of Randolph, MS and Barry Gillespie. He is also survived by extended family and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford (601 Commerce Pkwy, Oxford, MS 38655). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://tinyurl.com.) or Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (https://tinyurl.com.) , causes close to Larry's heart The staff at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life.