Jeremiah John Gillispie

MANSFIELD -- Jeremiah John Gillispie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at the age of 33. Funeral: 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Jeremiah was born in Arlington on August 6, 1982 to Paula Long and Larry Gillispie. He was a skilled plumber and avid hunter who loved the outdoors. Jeremiah's love and passion for his wife, Lindsey and precious daughter Elin, were evident in his everyday life. He lived life to the fullest and embraced each day with his family and friends. Jeremiah loved helping others, had a genuine character and heart of gold. He truly lived up to the meaning of his name “appointed by God”. Sharing kindness and compassion with each heart that Jeremiah touched. Jeremiah will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all those who loved him. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Jim and Bobbye Long; grandfather, Ennis Gillispie; aunt, Jeananne Halcomb; and uncle, Gary Gillispie. Survivors: Jeremiah was survived by his parents, Paula Long and Larry Gillispie; his wife, Lindsey Self; and daughter, Elin Victoria Gillispie; his sisters, Crystal Thom and husband, Bart Thom; Courtney Retz and husband, Colby Retz; brother, Jimmy Long Jr.; grandmother, Maxine Gillispie; and a wealth of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Wade Family Funeral Home Arlington, 817-274-9233