CARL C. GILLESPIE, JR.

Carl C. Gillespie, Jr, 90 of Bluefield, VA, died Wednesday, May 03, 2023 at Princeton Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born August 27, 1932, he was the son of the late Carl C. Gillespie and Elizabeth Ambler Gillespie. His childhood and a great deal of his life was spent in Tazewell, VA. He was a graduate of Lynchburg College and University of Richmond's T.C. Williams Law School. After graduation, he joined his father's law practice in Tazewell, Gillespie, Hart, Altizer and Whitesell until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Virginia State Bar for over 50 years, where he served 3 years on the Disciplinary Board. Carl served as chairman of the building committee for Tazewell Community Hospital and also served several years on the Board of Historic Crab Orchard Museum. For many years, he was an active member of Tazewell Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Gillespie Maas Olson.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years: Linda Matthews Gillespie; sister: Ann Marshall Gillespie; many special nieces, nephews, law partners and good friends.

In accordance with his wishes, Carl will be cremated. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Grandview Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Grandview no later than 12:45 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bluefield Union Mission, P.O. Box 4056, Bluefield, WV 24701 or Historic Crab Orchard Museum, 3663 Crab Orchard Road, Tazewell, VA 24651.

Dudley Memorial is serving the Gillespie family.