William Steve Gillespie, 64 of Albany died on March 24, 2012. Steve was born on January 21, 1948 to William Lee Gillespie and Ella Fern Browning Gillespie. He graduated from Albany High School and the University of Missouri. He served in the Missouri National Guard. Steve farmed in the Albany area for several years before moving to Dallas, Texas. He moved back to Albany in recent years. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Greg of Independence, MO; and David (Jenn) of Chicago, IL; grandson, Tyler of Independence, MO; his sister, Meredith Ross of Maryville, MO.