Bill Gilstrap

Bill GilstrapEasley

Mr. William Johnny "Bill" Gilstrap, 84, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Richard Campbell Veteran's Nursing Home.

Born in Pickens County, the son of the late William Benson and Mammie Susan Medlin Gilstrap, Mr. Gilstrap retired from Pride Mechanical and was a member Rock Springs Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean War.

Surviving are a son, William David Gilstrap of Greenville; and four sisters, Willa Mae Gilstrap of Pickens, Lucille Dillard, and Nellie Sue Lingerfelt, both of Easley, and Annie Ruth Barrett of Greenville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilstrap was predeceased by a sister, Odis James.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road with Rev. Dr. David Gallamore officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road.

Family members are at their respective homes.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.