Harold Dean Gilstrap

Harold Dean Gilstrap, 84, husband of the late Linda Dunaway Gilstrap, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Pickens County, he was a son of Opal Barbary Gilstrap and Noah Gilstrap. He was of Baptist faith.

Harold was a graduate of Parker High School and served in the United States Army in Korea after the war. He retired from imaging technology and enjoyed beach trips, especially Hilton Head. Being an avid sports fan, he watched USC Gamecocks football, ladies' basketball, and the Atlanta Braves. Playing golf and spending time with his family were things he loved to do. Most importantly, Harold was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to his family. He was very selfless and would always lend a hand to anyone who needed anything. Family and friends could always depend on him and knew he was only a phone call away.

Surviving is daughter, Tonya Eppes (Wade); son, Craig Gilstrap (Beth); sister, Doris Smith; grandchildren, Carly Dowling (Austin), Abby Gilstrap, Jolie Eppes, Chloe Eppes; step-grandson, Kyle Johnson, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Carol Wigington, and a brother, Billy Gilstrap.

A visitation will be held, Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Robinson Funeral Home – Powdersville Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Blood Connection at https://thebloodconnection.org, which was very special to Harold, donating blood 109 times even as recently as this past Tuesday before his death.

Let us celebrate a life well lived and a legacy that will continue for years to come by all those who knew and loved him.

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