Gene Dyer Gillespie
September 7, 1942 - May 14, 2016
Gene Dyer Gillespie, 73, of Rural Retreat, formally of Galax, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 from complications of Alzheimers. He was born September 7, 1942 in Galax to Carroll and “Dee” Brinkley Gillespie. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Burnett Gillespie; sister and brother-in-law, June and Scotty Smith. He is survived by daughter, Gina Largen of Woodlawn; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jerry Fender of Woodlawn, Jan and Mark Vass of Hillsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to Jerry Fender who was the best caregiver anyone could ever have. High Country Services is serving the Gillespie family.
Gene Dyer Gillespie, 73, of Rural Retreat, formally of Galax, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 from complications of Alzheimers. He was born September 7, 1942 in Galax to Carroll and “Dee” Brinkley Gillespie. In addition to his... View Obituary & Service Information