Robert J. Gillespie, 78, of Warren died Monday, July 20, 2009, at Tyler County Hospital in Woodville. Robert was born August 11, 1930, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Robert Franklin and Dellie Estelle (Lyle) Gillespie. He was an independent businessman and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Merlene Gillespie of Warren; children, Debbie Stephenson and her husband Billy of Vidor, Jeannie Gillespie of Houston, and Deena Morris and her husband Jack of Warren; sisters, Helen Warren of Silsbee and Inez Valdez of Beaumont; grandchildren, Teresa Rivera, Wayne Stephenson, Robert Morris, and Stormy Morris; and four great grandchildren.
A gathering of his family and friends will be Tuesday, July 21, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze. A private family graveside service will be held at Fellowship Cemetery in Warren.
