Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Tommy Gilstrap Obituary
LIBERTY — Tommy Joe Gilstrap, 79, of Liberty Hwy. died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Six Mile, he was the husband of Patricia Crowe Gilstrap for 30 years and the son of the late Thomas C. and Pearl Byrd Gilstrap.
He was a retired textile worker and had worked at many upstate textile plants. He was a Past Master and longtime member of Tate Masonic Lodge #292 A.F.M. Tommy Joe loved working outdoors and traveling with his wife and friends. He loved serving the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church of Norris.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Tina Reece (Marty) of Pickens and Tammy Masceri of Norris; a sister, Judy Oates (Mickey), of Cateechee; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ginger Redding and a son Thomas Joey Gilstrap.
Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Gilstrap were Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel conducted by Dr. Royce Addis and Rev. Austin O'Donald. Burial was at Westview Cemetery.
The family received friends prior to the service from 12:30-1:45 p.m. at the mortuary.
Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road Anderson, SC 29621 or The American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com, Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Gilstrap
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Tommy Gilstrap's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Tommy Gilstrap
How to support Tommy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Tommy Gilstrap's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
