January 9, 1936 - May 17, 2022
James R. Gillespie, 86, of Villa Hills, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was a retired machinist with Leibel Florshim Manufacturing and afterward retired from Steidle Fabricating in Bromley, KY. Jim was a member of the Kenton Game and Fish Association was an avid reader, enjoyed playing pool, trap shooting, and golf. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Marilyn Joyce Hedges Gillespie and second wife: V. Lee Hassert Gillespie; grandson: Conner Ray Gillespie; 6 brothers and 1 sister. Jim is survived by his children: Daniel R. Gillespie and Holly S. Gillespie; sister: Mary Evea (Steve) Kiplinger and grandchildren: Dustin R., Haley S., and Tanner R. Gillespie. Visitation will take place at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Ave., Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 12:00 PM (Noon). Interment: Mother of God Cemetery, Ft. Wright, KY. Memorials are suggested to the Kenton Game and Fish Association, 10501 Locust Pike, Covington, KY 41015. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com