Robert A. Gillispie, 46 of Lima, Ohio died at 5:49 P.M. on Monday, November 14, 2011, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.
Born Sunday, November 29, 1964 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late James H. Gillispie and Clara Thines Gillispie, who survives in Lima.
He was the former manager at Bob Evans. He was a member of the Local 886, VFW Men's Auxiliary Post 1275, Lima, Orioles Nest 173, Lima, and Past Member of the Sons of American Legion Squadron 96. He was an avid fan of the L.A. Lakers and the Cleveland Browns, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Surviving are brother, Jim Gillispie, II of Lima, OH, sisters, Becky (Allen) Mathews of Cridersville, OH and Cindy (Michael) Nolte of Lima, OH., many nieces & nephews and aunts & uncles, a brother-in-law Larry Pummell. His best buddy, Duke, his cat.
He was predeceased by sister, Melody (Eley) Pummell.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Angels for Animals, 211 S. Greenlawn, Elida, OH 45807.
Visitation: Friday, November 18, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 P.M. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. At St. Gerard's Catholic Church, Lima, Ohio
Interment: Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, Oho
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com