Mr. Kenneth Gray Gillespie, 69, of Lexington, NCpassed awayDecember 24, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. The son of the late Walter and Dorothy Muncus Gillespie, Mr. Gillespie was employed by Stanley Furniture for over 20 years. In his sparetimehe enjoyed working on his cars, talking with his children, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gillespie is preceded in death by his sister Linda Gillespie. He is survived by children Christopher Gillespie and Kimberly Gillespie of Tampa,FLand Tamara Akers (J.T.) of Lexington, NC. Also surviving him are seven brothers Albert Gillespie (Donna) of Graham, Guilford Gillespie of Lexington, Wayne Gillespie (Donna) of Lexington, David Gillespie (Robin) of Lexington, Mark Gillespie (Robin) of Thomasville, Tim Gillespie of Denton, and Eddie Gillespie of Lexington,one sister Mary Daur (David) of Denton, and 3 grandchildren Andrea ZaniYah Gillespie, Serinity Gillespie, and Major Lawrence, all of Tampa, FL