John Gilstrap Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Gilstrap in Lafayette, Indiana, born in Greencastle, Indiana, who passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Gilstrap to show support.

As John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Gilstrap and Lucille Canfield Gilstrap; his siblings, Joe Gilstrap, Melinda Johnson and Winton Gilstrap; and his sister-in-law Teri Gilstrap.

He is survived by: his siblings, Donnie Gilstrap, Richard Gilstrap (Janet), David Gilstrap (Marsha), Susie Gilstrap and Julie Davis (Ron); and his close friends, Bill and Kim Green.