James-Gilstrap-Obituary

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Mr. James Henry Gilstrap

Easley, South Carolina

Feb 7, 1942 – Sep 1, 2018 (Age 76)

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BORN
February 7, 1942
DIED
September 1, 2018
AGE
76
LOCATION
Easley, South Carolina

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Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown Obituary

James H. Gilstrap Easley, SC James Henry Gilstrap, 76, husband of Martha Ann Browning Gilstrap, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born in Dacusville, SC, a son of the late Thomas Burns Gilstrap and the late Bernice Albertson Gilstrap, Mr. Gilstrap retired from Alice Manufacturing with forty-six years of service and later worked the Pickens County Recycling Center. He was a member of Tremont Church of God and attended New Spring Church with his family. Surviving, in addition to his wife of fifty-seven years, are a son, Michael James Gilstrap of Easley; two daughters, Melissa Gilstrap Batts, and Amy Gilstrap McAbee (Scott), all of Easley; two sisters-in-law, Reba Gilstrap of Easley, and Catherine Gilstrap of Pickens; five grandchildren, Brady Gilstrap, Malorie Schumann (David), Tyler Batts (Sammy-Kaye), Jordan McAbee (Kelli) and Kelsea McClimon(Blake); and one great-granddaughter on the way. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilstrap was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas R. Gilstrap, Sr. and Lamar Gilstrap. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Mr. Tyler Batts and Mr. Scott McAbee officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM Tuesday at the funeral home, prior to the service. Family members are at the home of Martha Gilstrap. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, which is assisting the family.

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Prayers for all family. James Henry was my class mate at Dacusville schools all 12 years. He is remember a friend.

Sincerely, Betty Brown Dounelis Class of 1960

James was a devoted man to his family and to the lord. James will be missed' I will miss talking to him at the recycle center. Prayers for the family. Herman Masters

I worked with James at Alice mill for several years in the 70s. What a really good man and friend he was to me! I know the Gilstrap family will miss him, but......the Gilstraps are a stromg bunch. They'll be OK, I'm guessing. God Bless!

Sorry to learn of the passing of Mr Gilstrap. I will miss seeing him at the recycling center. We had some good conversations. That's a great picture of him on the web site. May the promises of God comfort you during this difficult time.

I worked with james at Alice mfg for many years he will be missed

He was a good friend I worked with him at Alice for 25 years

Prayers for the family

Praying for you all for strength and comfort. He was a wonderful person. God bless you all.

Love and prayers for you.