Frank Raymond Gillespie

Frank “Raymond” Gillespie, age 61, of Rt. 5, Box 373 (Kirby Addition) Bluefield, WV died on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Princeton Community Hospital. Born on August 2, 1949 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Hallet and Betty Ann Davis Gillespie. He had lived in Bluefield for the past 40 years and attended the Methodist Church. He was an appliance repairman. He was a former Soccer coach and referee for the Rogue Team. Survivors: Wife: Norma Saddler Gillespie of the home Son: Charles Gillespie and wife Rosie of Lake Park, GA Brothers: Dewey Gillespie and wife Dorothy of Bluefield, WV George R. “Pete” Gillespie and wife Marie of Bluefield, WV Sisters: Norma Harman of Orlando, FL Delores King and husband Bobby of Bluefield, WV Janet Collins and husband Bucky of Bluefield, WV Grandchildren: Isabella, Hannah, and Baylin Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Dot Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The family is accepting online condolences at www.cravens-shires.com. The Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.