Jimmy “Jim” Dewain Gilstrap

Jim Gilstrap

Easley, SC

Jimmy Dewain “Jim” Gilstrap, 72, of W. Church Road, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at his residence. Born in Greenville, he was the husband of 33 years to Martha Ray Robertson Gilstrap and a son of the late James Guy and Burley Thomas Gilstrap. Mr. Gilstrap was a United States Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War era. He was retired from KEMET Electronics where he worked for 32 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved spending time with his family and being outdoors either fishing or hunting and working in his yard with his wife. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a sister, Betty Sue Eyerman of Easley; a brother, Tommy Ray Gilstrap of Huntsville, AL; his sister-in-law, Susan Birch of Waterloo; his daughter-in-law, Adrian Heatherly of Pelzer; two grandchildren, Brett and T.J. Heatherly of Pelzer; and his dog Barney.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a stepson, Stevie Heatherly; and a brother James Bobby Gilstrap.

No services are planned at this time.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.