Mathew Allen Gillespie

Gillespie, Mathew Allen of Forney, born July 5, 1985, passed away June 30, 2013. Today the Heavens opened the gates to allow entrance of a young and loving son.Mathew Allen entered into the gates with a smile that he is known for and a smile that he always put on others faces. Born and passed in Mesquite, Texas, graduating from Amherst Steele High School in Amherst, Ohio.Mathew had a love for life, baseball and softball, in his later years, with his brother and friends.He enjoyed spending time with his family, always being the silly guy to bring a smile on all faces.He left this world too soon. He was loved and will be missed deeply.Love, Dad, Mom and family. Preceded in death by grandfather, Jesse Arroyo, Jr.; grandmother, Shirley Gillespie; aunt, Michelle Arroyo; brother, Todd Gillespie. Survived by parents, Howard & Barbara Gillespie; sisters, Erin Kuykendall, Renae Cox & Stephanie Meeks, and brother Jason Gillespie; nieces, Kaley, Rylie, Paige, Madison, Hailey, Kalyn & Phylicia; nephews, Cason, Colby, Jax, Parker & Colton. Service will be 10:00AM Friday July 5 2013 at Fellowship Baptist Church, 417 Pinson Rd., Forney TX. 75126. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to BB&T Bank under Mathew Gillespie Memorial Fund in Mesquite, Texas or call 972-285-8000.