John Gillespie's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2025 in Vinton, Virginia

John Gillespie

September 27, 1962 - July 31, 2025 (62 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

John Gillespie's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2025 in Vinton, Virginia

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Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory

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John Gillespie

September 27, 1962 - July 31, 2025 (62 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

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John Gillespie Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Gillespie of Vinton, Virginia, who passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Gillespie to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his significant other Amy; his father Joseph Anthony Gillespie, Sr.; his stepfather James "Jimmy" Garst; his siblings, Yvonne M. Bush (Larry Bush), Steven "Timmy" Gillespie (Wanda) and Thomas "Tommy" Gillespie; his sister-in-law Sandy Gillespie; and his grandparents, Emmanuel Joseph, Margaret Dineen Gillespie, Ernest Clyde Britts and Florence Britts Gordon.

He is survived by: his mother Charlotte Gillespie Garst; his daughter Adrian Gillespie; his grandson Marik; and his siblings, Teresa "Tessy" G. Minnick (Tony), Joseph A. "Tony" Gillespie Jr. (Cristina), Vincent "Teddy" Gillespie and Gary Gillespie. He is also survived by loving Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephew; Cousins, and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory



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Wed

Aug 06

Visitation

Oakey's Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

Wed

Aug 06

Graveside service

St. Andrews Diocesan Cemetery
3601 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

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