Lavar Antonio Gillespie was born in Sarasota, FL on July 23, 1987. He attended school at Booker elementary, middle and high school. As a young child he was very involved with the Sarasota Redskins and he loved boxing. Lavar passed away on March 25, 2025 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Lavar also known by many as Onion, was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Betty Jean Gillespie, maternal grandfather, Barrack Mobley and grandfather, Richard Hughes.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his mother, Conchetta (Dee Dee) Mobley; father, Gregory Gillespie Sr; maternal grandmother Edith Mobley; brother, Gregory Gillespie Jr.; sisters, Tanganyika Gillespie and Crystal Chapman-Lambert. Lavar never had any children but he was blessed to have many nieces and nephews whom he loved and adored. He also leaves many beloved close family and friends to honor his memory.

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., April 4, 2025 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 3:00pm on Sat., April 5, 2025 at Bethel C.M.E. Church. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.