J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Gillespie, Paul

Monday, November 30, 2009

Paul Gillespie, 81, of Petersburg died Monday, November 30, 2009. He was the son of the late Scott and Anna Potter Gillespie. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and George Gillespie. He graduated from Petersburg High School, served in the U.S. Army, and then attended Georgia Tech before returning to Petersburg. He was a member of P.O.G.O. and a retired employee of C.F. Sauers as a Sales Representative for over 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn A. Gillespie of Petersburg; son, Paul F. Gillespie of Petersburg; daughter, Sue Ellen Peden of Elberon, VA; grandsons, Jason M. Nowak and wife, Jennifer of Vienna, VA, Benjamin S. Peden of Arlington, VA, John A. Peden, Jr. of Hilo Hawaii, and Jacob A. Peden of Elberon; son-in-law, John A. Peden of Chester. Memorial services will be conducted 1:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2009 at The Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or SPCA. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Sue Ellen and family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. A father means so much to a daughter as I know your father meant to you. I still miss my father every day and I think of all the good and fun things he taught me and this makes me smile each time I think of him. He will always be close to your heart.

Lois Miller

Posted by: Lois Miller at December 4, 2009 05:08 PM

Dear Mrs. Gillespie, Sue Ellen and Paul,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I have fond memories of him and your whole family growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cecilia Light Durham

Posted by: Cecilia Light Durham at December 4, 2009 07:07 AM

To the Gillespie family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers if theres anything we can do please do not hesitate to call. May God be with each and every one of you through this time of sorrow.
Mark and Liz Bellamy

Posted by: Mark and Liz Bellamy at December 3, 2009 06:27 PM

Sue Ellen, Paul and Mrs. Gillespie
Please accept our condolences at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May God bless you all and help you through these next few days. Mr. Gillispie was a good man and we will miss him.
Mark and Linda Dolan

Posted by: Linda and Mark Dolan at December 2, 2009 11:27 AM

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Family. I have known Paul since I worked at T.D. Perkins store on Melville Street in the late 1950's. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. I used to enjoy seeing him at Jimmy's Grill and Parham's Texaco and carrying on the mess we did for years.
My thoughts are with you and Paul.

Posted by: Bernard King at December 1, 2009 07:36 PM