The Transylvania Times -

Thomas “Tommy” William Gillespie, 71, of Pisgah Forest, went to be with His Lord and Savior Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of Walton R. Gillespie and Alva Fisher Gillespie. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his father-in-law, Bob Cooper; mother-in-law, Jeanette Cooper; his sister and brother-in-law, Doris Nell and Hardie King; and brothers-in-law Wayne Hollingsworth, Dick Queen, and Ulas Guice.

Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Donna Cooper Gillespie; sisters, Glenda Queen, of Pisgah Forest, and Martha Hollingsworth...