Gillespie Marble and Granite Works

Gillespie Marble and Granite Works is a monument maker in Greenville, SC. This family-owned business provides grave markers, custom granite, marble, and bronze memorials throughout the Upstate of SC. Since its founding in 1897, the company has crafted unique tributes and headstones to honor loved ones. The business serves families by designing monuments that stand the test of time, paying special attention to every detail of each memorial.

The history of the company spans five generations of owners. John Thomas Gillespie opened the business in 1898 on South Main Street in Downtown Greenville. In 1945, the operation moved to its current location at 801 Laurens Road. John Thomas Gillespie Jr. served as the second generation owner until 1973, followed by Gene Malcolm Gillespie. Stephen Dale Gillespie became the fourth generation owner, working alongside his father for many years. Kyle Montgomery Gillespie has served as the fifth generation and current owner since 2006. The team works with clients to create lasting memorials, ensuring that every life is honored with a tribute as unique as the person it represents.

The company offers a wide range of memorial products and services. These include individual headstones, companion headstones, and flat bronze markers. They also create bronze park and memorial statues, custom commissions, and custom picture engravings. Additional services include cemetery lot maintenance, family markers, and plot installations. The business also crafts house numbers and mailboxes for residential properties. Each product is tailored to commemorate a specific story or preserve a legacy for generations to come.

Gillespie Marble and Granite Works stands as a long-established provider of custom memorials in Greenville. With over a century of continuous family ownership, the business brings deep experience to the creation of granite, marble, and bronze tributes. Their focus on listening to families and crafting personalized monuments distinguishes them in the local market.

Services:

• Bronze Memorials
• Cemetery Lot Maintenance
• Custom Headstones
• Memorial Plaques
• On-Site Sandblasting