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Jerry Ray Gillespie

December 25, 1941 — March 5, 2020

Jerry R. Gillespie
Easley, SC

Jerry Ray Gillespie, 78, of Easley, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Walt and Lillian Whitaker Gillespie.

Jerry was the owner of Gillespie Tree Service, now Reliable Tree Service. He enjoyed working, fishing and going to the lake.

Surviving are his children, Terry Gillespie (Katrina) of Chattahoochee, FL, Timmy Gillespie of Dawsonville, GA, Lynn McGill (Shannon) of Easley, Amanda Babb (Austin) of Dawsonville, GA and Jason Gillespie (Jane) of Pickens; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren; and sisters, Martha Linderman of Dacusville and Jean Neese (Leroy) of Greenville.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda Jarvis; a daughter-in-law, Renee Gillespie; and sisters, Joyce Russell and Rachel Pilgrim.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with a graveside to follow at 12:00 PM in Graceland West Cemetery in Greenville.

Flowers will be accepted.

The family will be at their respective homes.

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Visitation

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

10:30 - 11:30 am

Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown

305 W Main St, Easley, SC 29640

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Starts at 12:00 pm

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