Joshua Lee Gillespie

Joshua Lee Gillespie sadly left us after a lifelong battle with asthma on December 28, 2023 at the age of 45. Joshua was born on August 27, 1978 to Cheryl Lynn (Brinson) Gillespie and the late John Louis Gillespie, Sr.

Joshua was the loving father of Hannah Zenaide Gillespie and Hailey Marie Fowler. Brother of Cindy A Gillespie and John L Gillespie, Jr. Grandson of MaryLou (Gellenbeck) Brinson Johnson. Nephew of Edward Leon Brinson, Jr, Patricia Brinson and Christine Elaine Brinson. Cousin of Stephen Brinson.

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; Alexander Algermissen, Samantha Robert, Jordan Gillespie, Caitlin Gillespie Melendez (plus 2 grand-nephews, Julius and Jaxon), and Erin Gillespie. Preceded in death by his grandfathers Edward Leon Brinson and John Stearns Gillespie; and his grandmother Mildred Muriel (Myers) Gillespie.

Joshua attended Miller Wall Elementary, Stella Worley Jr High, and John Ehret High schools.

Joshua previously worked at Eckstein Marine, West Jefferson Medical Center, and most recently FedEx/Amazon.

Joshua loved spending time with his family above all other things. Joshua was a single father who worked very hard to care for his daughter and his mother. Each day, he strived to be the best man he could be. He worked extraordinarily hard to instill the values of family, education, hard work, and perseverance in his beautiful daughter, Hannah. He was devoted, funny, silly, and outgoing. He never met a stranger and would engage everyone he met in long conversation.

His huge smile, goofy laugh, bright green eyes, and warm hugs are going to be missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home, or to their gofundme at https://gofund.me/c86bf74f

Due to inclement weather, the Memorial Visitation for Joshua will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Westside-Leitz/Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. Prayers and Words of Remembrance will begin at 8:00 PM.