Robert “Bobby” Lloyd Gillespie, passed away on October 10. 2026 at the age of 71. Born in Alabama on March 26, 1955, to the late Walter and Peggy Gillespie. He was married to his wife of 47 years, Tammie Gillespie.
In 2020, and after 50 years of service, he retired as a Carpenter. He was a member of Shoals Church of Christ where he worked in ministry serving the homeless. His favorite song was “Still The One”. Matthew 19:26 “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible” was his favorite scripture. He was a graduate of Deshler High School’s class of 1973. He loved playing with his grandbabies, gardening and building.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Gillespie; son-in-law, Stanley Jones; grandchildren, Michaela Battles, Zachary Gillespie; father-in-law, Arlon Glasgow, mother-in-law, Bea Glasgow.
He is survived by his wife Tammie Gillespie; children, Robbie Gillespie, Tiffany Gillespie, Brittany (Gary) Gillespie, Bethany Jones, Kathy Quillen, Trey Gillespie, Lisa Hovater, Jr. Glasgow; grandchildren, Faith (Zack) Nesbitt, Hope (Austin) Battles, Kameran Reed, Zoe Jones, Liam Gillespie, Judah Gillespie, Dylon Ricks, Dillon Hollis, Austin Hollis, Bradley Hollis, Cody & Ace Gillespie; great-grandchildren, Tinsley, MJ, Avani Mitchell, Aiden & Adalyn Nesbitt, Sister, Susie Gillespie and a host of relatives and friends.
