James W. Gillespie's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Hillsboro, Ohio
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James W. Gillespie

June 12, 1946 - July 23, 2026 (80 years old)

Hillsboro, Ohio

James W. Gillespie's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2026 in Hillsboro, Ohio
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James W. Gillespie

June 12, 1946 - July 23, 2026 (80 years old)

Hillsboro, Ohio

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It is with sadness that the passing of James W. Gillespie (Hillsboro, Ohio) is shared. James, born on June 12, 1946, passed away on July 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Gillespie to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Gillespie and Virginia Gillespie (Rhoads); his son John Gillespie; and his siblings, Gerald Newman, Larry Newman, Loran Gillespie and Jessica Siders.

He is survived by: his son Michael "Mick" Gillespie; his daughter-in-law Melissa Gillespie; his grandchildren, Cora Gillespie, Chad Gillespie (Iceces), Megan Gillespie (Jimmy), Jordan Gillespie (Klay) and Justin Gillespie; his great grandchildren, Casey Mae Gillespie and Lucas Matthew Marshall; and his siblings, Russell Newman and Ruth Morgan.

Family suggests that contributions be made in Jim's memory to the Sugartree Ridge Church of Christ.

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