Bennett Gilstrap Sr. Obituary
The passing of Bennett Gilstrap Sr. (Joplin, Missouri) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 7, 2026 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Bennett may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Bennett touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Berniece Gilstrap and Raymond Gilstrap; and his son-in-law Troy. He is survived by: his wife Diane; his children, Ben Jr. (Carla) and Stacey (Brian); and his grandchildren, Tera Miller (Bryan), Josh Gilstrap (Latricia), Chelsy Gilstrap, Harley (Leighton) and Bruce (Bailey).
