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Levis Gilstrap Obituary
Greenville
Levis Leon Gilstrap, Sr., 94, of Greenville, husband of the late Alice Williams Gilstrap, died June 26, 2014.
Born in Easley, Levis was a son of the late James Attaway and Venna Ree Mitchell Gilstrap.
Levis was an active member of White Oak Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon, Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher.
Levis was the original owner and operator of Hillcrest Food Market and Levis L. Gilstrap Real Estate. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto in 1993. He served as S.C. Residential Home Builders Commissioner for 28 years. He was also a past President of the Greenville Home Builders Association, The Board of Realtors and Civitan Club.
Surviving are his two daughters, Loretta Robinson and Regina Smith and her husband Milton, all of Anderson; two sons, Levis L. "Chip" Gilstrap, Jr. and his wife Julie of Greenville and Scott T. Mann and his wife Julie of Easley; nine grandchildren, Wendy Clarke, Kelly Howard, Zach and Jake Smith, Brittany George, JA and Kade Gilstrap and Madison and Ashleigh Mann; three great-grandchildren, Hayden and Venna Shay Clarke and Everett George. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Venna Ann Howard.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11 am at White Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family sends a special thank-you to Open Arms Hospice and Levis' caregivers, Traci, Betty, Stuart, Magina and Mercedes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to White Oak Baptist Church, 1805 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29609 or to Meals on Wheels, 15 Oregon St., Greenville, SC 29605.
Arrangements by The Mackey Mortuary
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Memories and Condolences
for Levis Gilstrap
July 12, 2014
We regret to hear of Levis's passing. Our entire family has such fond memories of the Hillcrest Market and his smiling face. God bless all of you at this difficult time.
The James R. Mann "Virginia" Family
July 9, 2014
So Sorry for your Loss. I remember Mr, Gilstrap so well. I grew up on Parkwood Dr,. right around the corner from Hillcrest Grocery. As kids we walked to the store for all of our "treats". I saw Mr. Gilstrap often, going and coming from his businesses. Even though we were just kids he always spoke. He was always smiling. Although I was young I was impressed with the way he dressed.I am going to use an old-fashioned word to describe him, "dapper", neat and smartly dressed. I know that he will be greatly missed.
Gail Latimer Smith, Leesville, SC, 29070
Etta Sue Shockley Gorsage
July 2, 2014
When I was a young girl I would walk to the Hillcrest Food Market. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gilstrap were so nice to me. I'm so sorry for your loss.
June 30, 2014
Regina & Loretta ~ so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
P. Jackson
Sandy Wiygul Bell
June 29, 2014
I knew Levis and Alice when I was active in the Greenville Homebuilders. They both were such wonderful people. I always was excited to see which colorful sport coat Levis would be wearing. My prayers and sympathy.
June 29, 2014
Thinking of all of you.
Frances Kennedy Nicholson
shirley hoover
June 29, 2014
Our prayers r with u during this time. Dad worked for Levis and know the family for 64 years. They r like family and he will be missed but never forgotten. Love shirley bodie and martha troup.
Betty Waldrop Stewart
June 29, 2014
Dear Gilstrap family,
I don't have to tell you what wonderful parents you had. They were a delight to be around at all the home builders events back in the 80's & 90's. I will never forget them or the way they were so devoted to each other.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
June 29, 2014
We are thinking of you and remembering happy memories of Gilstrap Drive. Love you. Pat McKinney Comerford
June 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, Loretta and family. May Gods amazing love sustain you this day and the days ahead. Blessings Judy Bright McAlister &Don McAlister.
Tracy Phillips
June 29, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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