William Gilstrap Obituary
In loving memory of William Gilstrap in Joplin, Missouri, who departed this world on September 18, 2025 at the age of 80. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Gilstrap to pay them a last tribute.
As William 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 William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert L. Gilstrap and Fern E. Gilstrap (Jones); and his siblings, Bob Gilstrap of Kansas City, Treva Dawson of Webb City and Janice Garrett of Carl Junction.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Gilstrap (O'Banion); his children, Kelly Gilstrap of Kansas City, MO and Jolene Sapp (Roger) of Joplin; his grandchildren, Jeseca Tourigny (Ryan) of Joplin and Sameah Stevenson of Lawrence, KS; and his great grandchild Jenson Tourigny.
