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David Lee Gillespie, 55, of Salisbury, passed away on August 24, 2020.
David was born March 16, 1965 to the late Janelle Harrison Gillespie and Ligon Lee Gillespie of Salisbury. He graduated from West Rowan High School where he played football for 4 years. His hobbies included, watching Nascar, football and building model cars. He loved his family and was an advocate for animals. He worked as a machinist and lathe operator for Taylor Pump and Lift of Concord, NC.
Surviving family members include, daughters, Jennifer Paige Gillespie and Anna Elizabeth Gillespie of Salisbury; Ligon Lee “Scooter” Gillespie, Michael Scott Gillespie and Amy Lauren Gillespie, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Rowan County, 112 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Gillespie family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Linda says
I am so sorry for your loss and we all loved David at West Rowan. He had a very kind heart. It’s very sad to know the world has lost him but Heaven has gained him. Linda Burleyson
Jamie says
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a great guy. Prayers for his family. Jamie Howell Felker
Mark Loman says
Scott,
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Praying for you and the family.
Mark Loman
CINDY ISENHOUR says
So sorry for your loss. I attended West Rowan with him and he was a great person.
Cindy Smith Isenhour
Cindy Compton says
May your family be wrapped in the warm winds of Heaven during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Cindy Compton
Gail Henderson says
So sorry to hear about your family’s loss of David, but he will live on in your heart and memories. He was always very kind in school and it sounds like his kindness lasted through his adult years. What a wonderful legacy to be remembered fondly. I pray for your comfort and peace.
Linda Adams says
So sorry to learn of your son’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Gail Ballard says
So sorry for your loss of David,I went to school with his brother Scott. May God comfort you and your family in this difficult and touch your heart Your in my prayers.
David W. Calhoun says
Even though I was in the class above David at West Rowan High School. He was one of those guys you enjoyed meeting. I’ll always remember him for his positive nature on life. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace my fellow classmate at West.