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▰ Clyde Raymond Gilstrap

Died September 10, … More Information
Clyde Raymond Gilstrap, born July 26, 1931 entered Heaven's gates on September 10, 2014 in Pickens, South Carolina. Clyde was 83. Tags: #Sunset #Grover #Rosa #Gilstrap #Army #Korean #Purple #Force #Faith #Chapel #Pickens #Keowee #Lodge #Summerville #Past #District #South #Scottish #Hejaz #Doris #Randell #Roger #James #Colbert #Greenville #Olus #Easley #Jennifer #Lutheran #Dillard #Hillcrest #Park #Street
Obituary: Clyde R. Gilstrap

Pickens, SC



Clyde Raymond Gilstrap, 83, of Pumpkintown Highway, passed away , 10, 2014 at his home.



Born in Sunset, SC, he was the son of the late Van Grover Gilstrap and Rosa Stewart Gilstrap.



Mr. Gilstrap was retired after 27 years of military service. He served 3 years in the US Army during the Korean War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. The remainder of his service was in the US Air Force. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Chapel in Pickens, a member of the Keowee Masonic Lodge #79 A.F.M and the Summerville Masonic Lodge #234 A.F.M. He was also the Past Master of the Keowee and Summerville Lodges, the Past Grandmaster District Deputy of the 16th District in South Carolina, Scottish Rites and was a Hejaz Shriner.



Surviving are his wife of the home, Doris Spearman Gilstrap; three sons, Randell Gilstrap (Jerilyen) and Roger Gilstrap (Barbara) all of Summerville, SC and James Gilstrap (Sonya) of Colbert, GA; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and two brothers, J.W. Gilstrap of Greenville and Olus Gilstrap of Easley.



In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilstrap was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jennifer Gilstrap.



The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Lutheran Hospice for the compassion and exceptional care provided to Mr. Gilstrap.



services will be held on , 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Dillard with burial to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park with full military honors and masonic rites.



The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 PM until 2:45 PM at the funeral home.



In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Chapel, 729 W. Main Street Pickens, SC 29671.



Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Dillard s.com



The family will be at the home.



DILLARD FUNERAL HOME

▰ Charlie Hoyt Gilstrap

Died October 09, … More Information
Charlie Hoyt Gilstrap, age 90 of Anderson, South Carolina passed away October 9, 2003.
Obituary published: October 10, 2003 in "Greenville News"

▰ Charles Larry Gilstrap

Died August 01, … More Information
Charles Larry Gilstrap, age 56 of Greenville, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on August 1, 2003.
Obituary published: August 02, 2003 in "Greenville News"

▰ Charles Berry "Chuck" Gilstrap

Died May 30, … More Information
Charles Berry "Chuck" Gilstrap, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2006. Charles was 78.
Obituary published: May 31, 2006 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Charles B Gilstrap

Died May 29, … More Information
On May 29, 2006, Charles B Gilstrap, 78 of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: May 30, 2006 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Cathy Elaine Gilstrap

Died May 15, … More Information
Cathy Elaine Gilstrap, born July 11, 1959 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her May 15, 2011 in South Carolina. Cathy was 51.

▰ Catherine Gilstrap

Died November 17, … More Information
Catherine Gilstrap, born February 27, 1931 entered eternal life November 17, 2015 in Sunset, South Carolina. Catherine was 84.

▰ Catherine Gilstrap

Died November 17, … More Information
Catherine Gilstrap, born February 27, 1931 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her November 17, 2015 in Pickens, South Carolina. Catherine was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Darlene Cassell

▰ Carrel Duncan Gilstrap

Died December 01, … More Information
Carrel Duncan Gilstrap, age 93 of Greenville, South Carolina, joined the Lord December 1, 2014.
Obituary published: December 02, 2014 in "Knoxville N-S (TN)"

▰ Carrel Duncan Gilstrap

Died November 30, … More Information
Carrel Duncan Gilstrap, born November 21, 1921 departed this life Sunday November 30, 2014 in South Carolina. Carrel was 93. Tags: #Stone #Hovey #Gilstrap #Lawrence #Evie #Inez #Annie #Shelton #Ruby #Grace #Verne #Bruce #Fred #Alvin #Morris #Junior #Jack #Wayne #Lezlee #Spartanburg #Kathy #David #Knoxville #Rick #Becky #Matthew #Brooke #Mark #Patricia #Mitchell #Melissa #Katelyn #Tyler #Gracin #Peyton #Audrey #Clyde #Gail #Taylors #Sarah #Easley #Carolyn #Pickens #Brakebill #Tennessee #Carrel #Woodlawn #Greenville #Burnett #Cochran #Crossroads #Church #Baxter #Piedmont #Baptist #Road #Hand #Women
Obituary: Carrel Gilstrap, age 93, from Greenville, SC, passed away on , 30, 2014 at Brakebill . Born in Taylors, SC, Carrel was a member of Piedmont Park Baptist Church where she served in many capacities until her health declined. She retired from Stone Manufacturing where she was a supervisor. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Hovey Lawrence Gilstrap; her parents Lawrence and Evie Duncan; her sisters Inez Greene, Annie Lou Shelton, Ruby Duncan, Grace Simmons, and Verne lie Bruce; her brothers Fred, Alvin, Morris, Junior, and Jack Duncan. Carrel is survived by her son and daughter-in law, Wayne and Lezlee Gilstrap of Spartanburg, SC; her daughter and son-in-law Kathy and David Burnett of Knoxville, TN; her grandchildren and spouses: Rick and Becky Burnett, Matthew Gilstrap, Brooke Smelcer, Mark and Patricia Gilstrap, Mitchell and Melissa Gilstrap; and five great grandchildren; Katelyn and Tyler Smelcer, Gracin, Peyton, and Audrey Gilstrap. She is also survived by her brother and his wife, Clyde and Gail Duncan of Taylors, SC.; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Alexander of Easley, SC and Carolyn Gilstrap of Pickens, SC.; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the love and care provided by Brakebill , Knoxville, Tennessee where Carrel has lived for the last seven years. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 , 3, at Woodlawn , Greenville, SC . service will be at 2:00pm with Rev. Rick Burnett and Rev. Neil Cochran officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Community Church, PO Box 205, Baxter, TN 38544; Piedmont Park Baptist Church, 801 Piedmont Park Road, Greenville, SC, 29609; or A Hand Up for Women, PO Box 3216, Knoxville, TN 37927. Online condolences may be made at www.woodlawn-fh.com

▰ Carrel Duncan Gilstrap

Died November 30, … More Information
Carrel Duncan Gilstrap, born November 21, 1921 entered Heaven's gates on November 30, 2014 in Greenville, South Carolina. Carrel was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Bob & Shelley Winegar, Joan Smith, Donald Mostella, Thomas & Brenda Kerns, Eva Pierce, Rev. S. Martin & Marilyn Atkins, Connie Parrott, Margret Beatrice Brown/davis

▰ Burley Mae Gilstrap

Died July 11, … More Information
Burley Mae Gilstrap, born June 23, 1923 went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2007 in South Carolina. Burley was 84.

▰ Bill Gilstrap

Died January 03, … More Information
Bill Gilstrap left this earth on January 3, 2016 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Easley, South Carolina.

▰ Bessie Mae (Chappell) Gilstrap

Died September 30, … More Information
Bessie Mae (Chappell) Gilstrap, of Greenville, South Carolina, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 30, 2002. Bessie was 90.
Obituary published: October 01, 2002 in "Greenville News"

▰ Bessie Patterson Gilstrap

Died May 13, … More Information
Bessie Patterson Gilstrap, born June 17, 1919 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 13, 2014 in Pickens, South Carolina. Bessie was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Vonda Barnett, Nicole Davis, Rhonda Underwood, Angela Sly ( Cna ), A. Williams, Sabrina Nichols, Scarlett Hill C.n.a

▰ Bernice (Albertson) Gilstrap

Died July 11, … More Information
On July 11, 2001, Bernice (Albertson) Gilstrap, 84 of Easley, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: July 12, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Benjamin Franklin "B F" Gilstrap

Died February 15, … More Information
Benjamin Franklin "B F" Gilstrap, of Greenville, South Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he February 15, 2004. Benjamin was 82.
Obituary published: February 16, 2004 in "Greenville News"

▰ Avey Gilstrap

Died January 24, … More Information
Avey Gilstrap, born August 10, 1931 departed this life Sunday January 24, 2013 in South Carolina. Avey was 81.

▰ Arnold Ray Gilstrap

Died February 03, … More Information
Arnold Ray Gilstrap, age 49 of Easley, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 3, 2004.
Obituary published: February 04, 2004 in "Greenville News"

▰ Armetrus Gilstrap

Died February 11, … More Information
Armetrus Gilstrap, born August 15, 1931 joined the Lord February 11, 2015 in Greer, South Carolina. Armetrus was 83.

▰ Amanda Elizabeth Gilstrap

Died September 29, … More Information
Amanda Elizabeth Gilstrap, born December 30, 1981 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 29, 2015 in Easley, South Carolina. Amanda was 33.

▰ Alton Dillard Gilstrap

Died December 02, … More Information
Alton Dillard Gilstrap, born February 21, 1942 went into the presence of the Lord on December 2, 2014 in Pickens, South Carolina. Alton was 72. Tags: #Dorothy
Obituary: Alton was born on 21, 1942 and passed away on , 2, 2014. Alton was a resident of Pickens, South Carolina at the time of passing. Alton was married to Dorothy.

▰ Alline S Gilstrap

Died March 14, … More Information
Alline S Gilstrap, born November 3, 1924 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her March 14, 2015 in Pickens, South Carolina. Alline was 90. Tags: #Pickens #Larry #Josie #Stansell #Mayfair #Midway #Church #David #Carol #Sunset #Linda #Willie #Dwight #Gilstrap #Christine #James #Ferber #Dillard #Noon #Hillcrest #Park #Gardens #Holly #Baptist #Table #Road
Obituary: Alline Stansell Gilstrap, 90, wife of the late Hovey O’Neal Gilstrap, passed from this life on , 14, 2015 at Baptist Easley Hospital.



Mrs. Gilstrap was born in Pickens , a daughter of the late Larry and Josie Holcombe Stansell. She was retired from Mayfair Mills, Pickens Plant as a cloth inspector and she was a member of Midway Baptist Church.



Survivors include her son, David R. Gilstrap (Audrey) of Pickens, and her daughters, Carol Gravely (Bobby Joe) of Sunset, and Linda McKinney (Jim) of Pickens, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, and her brother, Willie Stansell of Pickens.



In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gilstrap was preceded in death by a son, Dwight O’Neal Gilstrap, a sister, Christine Childress, and brothers, James Stansell and Ferber Stansell.



The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:45 AM , 17, 2015 at Dillard with funeral services following at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.



A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.Dillard s.com



Memorials may be made to Holly Springs Baptist Church, 3450 Table Rock Road, Pickens, SC 29671.



The family is at the home.



Dillard

Pickens, SC

▰ Alice (Williams) Gilstrap

Died July 04, … More Information
Alice (Williams) Gilstrap passed away peacefully July 4, 2005, at her home in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 88.
Obituary published: July 05, 2005 in "Greenville News"

▰ Albert Gilstrap Sr

Died November 03, … More Information
Albert Gilstrap Sr , born January 30, 1943 entered Heaven's gates on November 3, 2019 in Pickens, South Carolina. Albert was 76.

▰ Addie T Gilstrap

Died August 17, … More Information
Addie T Gilstrap, born June 3, 1913 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 17, 2008 in Easley, South Carolina. Addie was 95.

▰ Derrell (Martin) Gilstra

Died June 07, … More Information
Derrell (Martin) Gilstra, of Pickens, South Carolina, entered eternal life June 7, 2001. Derrell was 75.
Obituary published: June 08, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Janet N Gilston

Died February 11, … More Information
Janet N Gilston, born November 27, 1936 entered into eternal rest February 11, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina. Janet was 79. Tags: #Brith #Beth #Sycamore #Stuhr #Chapel #Walterboro #South #Novit #Frieda #University #David #Janet #Phyllis #Sherry #Samuel #Charleston #Emily #York #Bernard #Skokie #Noah #Jacob #Gilston #Reuven #Lieberman #Ruthie #Mitchell #Bloomington #Aiken #Carolyn #Addlestone #Academy #Wallenberg
Obituary: Janet Novit Gilston, 79, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of David M. Gilston entered into eternal rest , 11, 2016. Her funeral service will be held graveside , 14, 2016 in Brith Sholom Beth Israel (Maryville), Sycamore Avenue at 1:00 p.m. by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Janet was born 27, 1936 in Walterboro, South Carolina, daughter of the late Sam Novit and Frieda Lipsitz Novit Potolsky. She graduated from Walterboro public schools and attended the University of SC where she met her future husband. Janet was a loving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her husband, David, Janet is survived by her daughters, Phyllis Katzen (Marvin) and Sherry Bryson (Tim); son, Samuel Gilston (Michelle) all of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren: Emily Lieberman of New York, NY, Bernard Novit of Skokie, IL, Noah Gilston, Jacob Bryson and Max Gilston; two great-grandchildren Reuven Chai Lieberman and Ruthie Novit; and two brothers Mitchell Novit of Bloomington, IN and Rob Novit of Aiken, SC. The family wishes to thank Carolyn Coaxum for her loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Addlestone Hebrew Academy, 1675 Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407.

▰ Melissa Ann Heslep (Barker) Gilson

Died May 26, … More Information
Melissa Ann Heslep (Barker) Gilson, age 40 of Simpsonville, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on May 26, 2000.
Obituary published: May 27, 2000 in "Roanoke Times (VA)"

▰ Melissa Ann (Heslep) Gilson

Died May 26, … More Information
Melissa Ann (Heslep) Gilson, age 40 of Simpsonville, South Carolina, gained her wings on May 26, 2000.
Obituary published: May 27, 2000 in "Greenville News"

▰ Emma Lee (Collins) Gilson

Died February 26, … More Information
Emma Lee (Collins) Gilson, of Kershaw, South Carolina, joined the Lord February 26, 2003. Emma was 60.
Obituary published: February 27, 2003 in "The State"

▰ Emma Lee (Collins) Gilson

Died February 26, … More Information
Emma Lee (Collins) Gilson, age 60 of Kershaw, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 26, 2003.
Obituary published: February 27, 2003 in "Rock Hill H"

▰ Martin Gilsenberg

Died June 23, … More Information
Martin Gilsenberg, born February 24, 1937 died on June 23, 2014 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Martin was 77. Tags: #Phyllis
Obituary: Martin was born on 24, 1937 and passed away on , 23, 2014. Martin was a resident of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at the time of passing. Martin was married to Phyllis.

▰ Vincent James Gilroy

Died June 03, … More Information
Vincent James Gilroy, of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest June 3, 2006. Vincent was 64.
Obituary published: June 04, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs (NC)"

▰ Marvin Lee Gilroy

Died April 25, … More Information
Marvin Lee Gilroy, born April 23, 1949 went into the presence of the Lord on April 25, 2017 in South Carolina. Marvin was 68.

▰ Vera (Speach) Gilree

Died February 02, … More Information
Vera (Speach) Gilree, age 88 of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on February 2, 2001.
Obituary published: February 03, 2001 in "Index J"

▰ William B "Bill" Gilreath

Died August 20, … More Information
William B "Bill" Gilreath, of Little River, South Carolina, died on August 20, 2007. William was 76.
Obituary published: August 21, 2007 in "Shelby Star (NC)"

▰ William Albert Gilreath

Died March 06, … More Information
William Albert Gilreath, of South Carolina, born in Georgia, went into the presence of the Lord on March 6, 2004. William was 90.
Obituary published: March 07, 2004 in "Gaston G (NC)"

▰ W Danny Gilreath

Died July 28, … More Information
W Danny Gilreath, born June 19, 1949 passed away peacefully July 28, 2019 in Greenville, South Carolina. Gilreath was 70.

▰ Vivian (Henson)[Groce] Gilreath

Died April 04, … More Information
Vivian (Henson)[Groce] Gilreath, of Greer, South Carolina, gained her wings on April 4, 2006. Vivian was 91.
Obituary published: April 05, 2006 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Vivian (Henson)[Groce] Gilreath

Died April 04, … More Information
Vivian (Henson)[Groce] Gilreath, 91, of Greer, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 4, 2006.
Obituary published: April 05, 2006 in "Greenville News"

▰ Virgle Eugene Rev Gilreath

Died September 23, … More Information
Virgle Eugene Rev Gilreath, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully September 23, 2002. Virgle was 80.
Obituary published: September 24, 2002 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Virgle Eugene Rev Gilreath

Died September 23, … More Information
On September 23, 2002, Virgle Eugene Rev Gilreath, 80 of Simpsonville, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: September 24, 2002 in "Greenville News"

▰ Virginia Bright Gilreath

Died October 15, … More Information
Virginia Bright Gilreath, born February 2, 1929 departed this life Sunday October 15, 2016 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Virginia was 87.

▰ Thomas Sr Gilreath

Died March 23, … More Information
Thomas Sr Gilreath, of Anderson, South Carolina, passed from this life on March 23, 2003. Thomas was 73.
Obituary published: March 24, 2003 in "Greenville News"

▰ Thomas Gilreath, Jr

Died July 14, … More Information
Thomas Gilreath, Jr passed away July 14, 2016 in Anderson, South Carolina. Tags: #Myra
Obituary: Thomas passed away on , 14, 2016. Thomas was a resident of Anderson, South Carolina at the time of passing. Thomas was married to Myra.

▰ Sarah Elizabeth Gilreath

Died March 03, … More Information
Sarah Elizabeth Gilreath, born September 14, 1931 died March 3, 2016 in Piedmont, South Carolina. Sarah was 84. Tags: #Billy
Obituary: Sarah was born on 14, 1931 and passed away on , 3, 2016. Sarah was a resident of Piedmont, South Carolina at the time of passing. Sarah was married to Billy.

▰ Sarah E Gilreath

Died March 03, … More Information
Sarah E Gilreath, born September 15, 1931 died on March 3, 2016 in Piedmont, South Carolina. SARAH was 84.
Family members and close friends: , Rhonda Grant

▰ Samuel Glenn Gilreath

Died August 12, … More Information
Samuel Glenn Gilreath left this earth on August 12, 2016 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Little Mountain, South Carolina.

▰ Richard Tracylee "Fox" Gilreath

Died March 03, … More Information
Richard Tracylee "Fox" Gilreath, 33, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 3, 2003.
Obituary published: March 04, 2003 in "The State"
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