Jerry Lane Gillespie Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Lane Gillespie (Suffolk, Virginia), who passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Jerry departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Jerry. Though Jerry may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Elsie Gillespie and Charles Gillespie; his wife Martha Janet Gillespie; his sister Brenda Sue Gillespie; his children, Matina Ann Gillespie and Timothy Lane Gillespie (Rebecca); his grandchildren, Cory Jowers, Tabitha Gillespie and Gabriel Gillespie; and his brothers, Douglas Gillespie, Larry Gillespie (Tammy) and David Gillespie.
