Rock Hill, SC – Frazier Jordan Gillespie, 97, went home to be eternally with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, a man of great humility.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Grandview Memorial Park – Cherry Road, 620 South Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732, with Rev. Dr. Mike Honeycutt officiating.
Frazier was born on April 26, 1927, in Richburg, South Carolina, to the late John Thomas Gillespie and Essie Wylie Gillespie. He was born on the family farm and was one of nine children. Frazier met the love of his life, Margaret Catherine Jackson, while they both worked at the Rock Hill Printing & Finishing Company. Before joining the U. S. Navy, he and Margaret were married on March 1, 1945. After completing his service in the Navy, Frazier and Margaret moved to Rock Hill, SC, where they would spend their life and raise their family. They welcomed 4 children into their life over the course of the next 16 years. Nothing was more important to Frazier than his wife, his children, and family! Frazier was a man of God, whose deep faith and devotion to his Lord impacted the lives of those who knew him, but most especially, the lives of his family. He and Margaret were married for 71 wonderful years before her passing on March 15, 2016. He loved and served her through “sickness and in health” in the most beautiful of ways as he taught his children the true meaning of unconditional love. He never met a stranger and was always generous and eager to help anyone in need. During the last 6-years of his life while suffering from the loss of short-term memory due to Dementia, he maintained an impeccable memory of life experiences and past relationships, and he loved sharing stories with family and friends.
Frazier had a long-accomplished career as a Millwright of almost 45 years at Celanese and Georgia Pacific. In retirement, he worked for York County Recycling for 19 years. He was a member of West End Baptist Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Jackson Gillespie in 2016, his eldest child, Douglas Jordan Gillespie in 2021 and daughter, Catherine Gillespie Grant in 2005. He is survived by his sons, Don Gillespie (Jan) of Rock Hill, SC, Jack Gillespie (Denise) of Rock Hill, SC, thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their gratitude for all the prayers and support Frazier received during his illness.
A special thanks to the staff at Rock Hill Grove Assisted Living for their care, love, kindness, compassion, and support during Frazier’s illness.
Memorials can be made in Mr. Gillespie’s name to: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1320 India Hook Road Rock Hill, SC 29732 or Agape Hospice 1069 Bayshore Drive Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Condolences can be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net