Floren Gillispie
July 24, 2013
Floren Ralph Gillispie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, with his family by his side. Floren was born on September 11, 1930, in Laplatta, MO, to Roma (Followwill) and Floyd Gillispie.
Floren served proudly in the U.S. AirForce. He married Mary Jean Dooley in 1956, and together they raised three children. He retired in 1995 after many years of dedicated service in the maintenance department for the Meredith Corporation. Floren enjoyed country music, playing his guitar, woodworking, and he especially loved spending time with his family. He will be missed.
Floren is survived by his children, Debra (Richard) Edwards, Cheryll (Daniel) Greiner, and Kevin (Haven) Gillispie; sisters, Helen (Amos) McHenry, Vera (James) Schoonover, and Carol (James) Perkins; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; son, Kenneth; and his brother, Dallas Gillispie.
Family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Floren will be laid to rest along his wife at Unionville Cemetery in Missouri at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
G.Ford
11/18/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God's Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.
Linda Rule
07/31/2013
He was always shooting pool w/his daughter at Beaverdale Estates. He played guitar for his friends there. He was a nice man! My dad, Kenny Johnson, was his friend. He passed Nov. 13th 2012. I'm sure he was happy to see your dad come! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know you loved him and I saw how you took care of him.
Beth Buehler-Sapp and Richard Buehler
07/31/2013
We will miss Floren's caring personality and his friendship in Music. God Bless
Vickie Montegna
07/31/2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of Uncle Floren. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.