Bailey Gillespie Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bailey Gillespie of Rutherfordton, North Carolina, who passed away. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vester Gillespie and Georgia Lena Johnson Gillespie; his granddaughter Summer Shires Pierce; his son-in-law Alfred Shires; and his siblings, Lloyd, William, George, Frank and Zelma Jackson.
He is survived by: his wife Joy Oakley Gillespie; his daughter Christy Gillespie Shires; his great grandchildren, Hayden Bailey Pierce, Chase Alexander Pierce and D. J. Pierce; his sister Lana Gillespie Hoppes; his pets, Ethel, Hank, Slick, Crazy, Thomas, Baby Boy, Toby and Buddy; and his friends, Brian Gilreath, Lanny Walker, Brenda Evans, Jeff Miller, Penny, Robbie Jenkins, James Schmitt, Jerall Gedney, Rhonda Morrow, Rev. Andy Evans, Rev. Larry Ford and Ernie Holland.
Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue 31 Glendale Ave. Asheville NC 28803, Shriners Children's Hospital 950 West Faris Road Greenville SC 29605 or any food pantry.
