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Lavar Gillespie

Passed 03/25/2025

Obituary For Lavar Gillespie

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.

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Greg and Dee Dee, Sending my deepest sympathy for the loss of your baby boy. I am truly sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family. May you continue to rely on the POG (Power of God) to give you comfort, courage, peace and strength during this difficult season. May Lavar Rest in Paradise ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ Blessings in abundance ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ Tressa Bolden

Tressa Bolden

The staff of 3NW are so saddened by this news. Lavar was always so kind and respectful when he was with us. Some of us continued to visit him and bring him key lime pies and sodas even when he wasn't on our floor anymore. When we heard he finally went home, we couldn't have been more excited for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and his lovely mom who was always by his side. Miss Katie <3

Katie Walker

โœก๏ธSending condolences to the Family๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

โœก๏ธSURA-EL

My deepest condolences to the family he was a great man and will forever be missed

Robin Mccrory

My condolences to the family

Michelle Thomas

This is so hard for me LAVAR wasn't just my cousin he was my brother and my protector even though I was the oldest he treated me like a lil sister we would talk bout the old day which was our child hood grown up we did a lot together hell call every other day to see what I cooked it didn't matter he want to eat and had talks with my son Romello we gonna miss you I'm hurt an I'll never let ya go I promise I love you Onion ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿคž๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Ronika Salem

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Jones Funeral Home | Sarasota, FL

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