Lyle E. Gillespie, Sr.
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Lyle E. Gillespie, Sr., 76, of Parkesburg, died on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Tel Hai Retirement Community. He was the beloved husband of Thelma Hall Gillespie with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Lyle G. and Marguerite Thompson Gillespie.
Lyle was an area resident all his life and a 1956 graduate of the
Parkesburg High School. He was employed for 44 years by the Lukens Steel in Coatesville as a electrician.
Lyle was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church, the Brandywine Goddard Masonic Lodge #383, the Parkesburg VFW, the Moose Lodge of Downingtown and the Parkesburg Fire Company. As a youth, Lyle proudly won 1st place, three years in a row, in the Parkesburg Soapbox Derby. He also was an avid hunter.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children; Lyle E. Gillespie, Jr. and Tara, wife of Ben McKinley, three grandchildren; Kodie and Kolbie Janssen and Hannah Gillespie all of Parkesburg.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Cemetery in Atglen. Viewing at the funeral home from 10 to 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St, Parkesburg, PA 19365.
Condolences
Dearest Thelma, to you and
Dearest Thelma, to you and your family, my deepest sympathy for your
loss. I got to visit with Lyle while in the hospital and was very happy that he remembered me. He was a special person and is now a precious angel. If you need anything, please let me know. My prayers are with
you all. pam
My Condolences
Thelma and Family:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed Lyle and will always remember how he used to tease me as a kid when I visited with your family. There are a lot of memories. Should you need anything, feel free to ask.
Dennis
Dear Thelma and remaining
Dear Thelma and remaining family, so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you.
Dear Thelma, I was sorry to
Dear Thelma,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of Lyle. I always enjoy his company and the special relationship you shared with each. I treasure the time I spent in your kitchen listing to you talk about your children and your grandchildren. I appreciate how accepting of me you both were during the time I spent in your's and Lyle's life.
My thoughts are with you and your children.
Bruce
So sorry to hear about Lyle..he will be missed
Thelma,
Our prayers go out to you and your whole family. Lyle will indeed be missed. He was a great man and served his family, church, country and community very well. Reitzel remembers those soapbox derbies from the past. We are sure you have wonderful memories too. Because Reitzel had the stroke this past October he is pretty much confined to his chair and we don't get out very often. He became quite emotional because he would not be able to be with you during this loss:>( As requested we will make a donation to the Parkesburg Baptist Church which Lyle loved and we as well.
Blessing, love and Prayers,
Reitzel & Doris Swaim
With Sympathy
Dear Thelma and Family, We are very sorry for your loss, We have not been in contact for so long, just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you at this time and will keep you and your family in our prayers. I saw Dot Haltherman at the store which I haven't seen for so long as well and she mentioned to me about Lyle. I was so glad that she did because I probably would of not known. We were speaking of old time, long ago when we were running around together, and what a great time we had at playing cards too. Was surpised to hear that they moved from Parkesburg. Again sending our love to you and your family.
Bob & Arlene Mendenhall
135 Route 41
Gap, Pa. 17527
Deepest Sympathy
Dear Thelma & family -
We always enjoyed good neighbors as we would chat over the fence. Lots of good memories created in Parkesburg.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family lifted in prayer.
God is our refuge and strength.
Our deepest sympathy to the
Our deepest sympathy to the family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers
We are so sorry for your loss
Dear Thelma Tara and Lyle
We are so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the days at Indian river and all the fun we had together, the days at the cabin and
sharing so many good times with your family. Im sure pop pop and rebel were waiting for him to do some hunting as in old times. He will always be in our thoughts as will your whole family. we hope to see you all soon.
DEAR THELMA AND FAMILY,
DEAR THELMA AND FAMILY,
SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS, WE ARE SAD TO HEAR OF LYLE'S PASSING ON. LYLE WAS A SPECIAL MAN. IT WAS ALWAYS GREAT TO SPEAK WITH HIM AT CHURCH AND JUST SEEING HIM WITH A SMILE AS HE WAS WAITING FOR HIS WIFE. KEV AND I ENJOYED HIS COMPANY. LOVE AND PRAYERS, KEVIN AND TINA WILSON
Condolences
Thelma, Tara, Lyle, and Family,
I want to offer condolences to you and your families as Lyle was a father-like figure to me over the years.
Some of my fondest memories include staying with you all down at Indian River and your home. The kidding I got from Mr. G were "priceless" to me.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
REST IN PEACE LYLE. I
REST IN PEACE LYLE. I REMEMBER SOME GOOD TIMES DOWN AT MINCH PARK. BACK THEN YOU WERE A GOOD GUY BUT TURNED INTO A VERY GOOD MAN.
RIP, Lyle
You are missed so much. Thank you for the years of unconditional love. We've shared many laughs and some tears along the way with you, Thelma and family.
Thelma, Tara and family,
Thelma, Tara and family,
So very sorry for your loss
Many good memories
Sharon Eavenson and family
Thelma, Tara & Family: So
Thelma, Tara & Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Lyle. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and yours.