Mr. James B. Gillespie, Jr., age 82, of Stockbridge, passed away on November 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Helen Gillespie, Sr., children, James B. Gillespie, III and David P. Gillespie. He is survived by his children, Karen G. (Robert W.) Hatch of Jonesboro, Susan G. (Michael, Sr.) Peabody of MA; sister, Dorothy G. Zugon of IL; grandchildren, Robert W. Hatch, Jr., Katherine Marie Hatch, James Matthew Hatch, Rachel Peabody, Jenna Peabody, Michael Peabody, Jr.; great grandchildren, Emily, Landon, Dylan and Skylar. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate