James Mitchell Gillespie Jr.

August 28, 1959 - November 2, 2020

James Mitchell Gillespie, Jr. age 61 of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Monday, November 02, 2020 at Saint Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Kentucky. Mr. Gillespie was born August 28, 1959 in Ohio a son of Rosetta Doolin Gillespie of Clearfield, Kentucky and the late James Mitchell Gillespie, Sr. James was a retired employee with the Kentucky Department of Corrections having worked at West Liberty and Sandy Hook facilities. He enjoyed softball, UK basketball, gardening, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and was known for his natural ability to care for others being described as "willing to give another the shirt off his back". In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers; David Gillespie and Roy Gillespie. He is survived by his loving devoted wife; Donna Gillespie of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. two sons; James Cody Gillespie of Willard, Kentucky, and Caden Trevor Gillespie of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. One daughter; Amber Holeman of Sturgis, Kentucky. One stepson; Travis Brown of Lebanon, Kentucky, two stepdaughters; Tracy Brown of Covington, Kentucky, and Erica Hall of Daytona Beach, Florida. Three brothers; Roger Gillespie (Renee) of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Willie Gillespie (Kim) of Ninty Six, South Carolina, Rodney Gillespie (Sara) of Jacksonville, Florida and Anthony Gillespie of Clearfield, Kentucky. Three sisters; Jody Gillespie of Lexington, Kentucky, Shirley Brice (Keith) of Culman, Alabama, and Karen Gillespie of Atlanta, Georgia survive along with eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Private service will be held at Whitt & Sons Funeral Home.