Tony Eugene Gillespie

Mr. Tony Eugene Gillespie, 58, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. He was the husband of Laurie J. Gulden Gillespie.

Born in West Virginia on July 20, 1962, he was the son of Richard W. Gillespie, Jr., and the late Jody Harden Gillespie. Tony was a master electrician and was working for City Facilities Management.

Surviving in addition to his wife and father is a son, Brian Gillespie, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Patricia (Pat) Collison and brother-in-laws, Gerald Gulden, Glenn Gulden and his wife Patricia, (Patti). He will be missed by many friends including special friends, Turtle Royal and Dwayne Bichner. He was preceded in death by two step children, Whitney and Gregory Brooks, his sister, Pamela "PJ" Betson, his nephew, Jousha Betson and special friends, John Digges and Rick King.

Celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be shared at www.keeneybasford.com .