Palestine High School Alumni Association

Martin Randall Gillespie 1964 Born 08-15-1948 Died 10-13-2007 Age 59

08 / 15 / 1948  –  10 / 13 / 2007

Memorial services for Martin Randall Gillespie, 59, of Huntington will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Simon Purvis officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home.

Mr. Gillespie was born August 15, 1948 in Tyler to John and Eddie (Evans) Gillespie, and died October 13, 2007, in a local hospital.

Randy served in the United States Army, stationed in Korea from 1966-1968, afterwards going on to receive his Bachelor of Science at Sam Houston State University.

He was a successful business owner for over 30 years, including Pal’s Video Plus Located in Lufkin for the last 18 years.

Survivors include his wife Patricia (Simpson) Gillespie, Sons and Daughters-in-law Shawn and Stephanie, and Terrance and Susan Gillespie, all of Lufkin, and daughter Randa Gillespie of San Marcus. Sister Sharon Gillespie of Austin, six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas, 75904.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-15-2007