John Lewis Gilstrap

Mr. John Lewis Gilstrap, age 76 of 132 Audubon Place, Toccoa, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Habersham Home West, Demorest, Georgia.

A son of the late John Wiley and Sibbie Ellenburg Gilstrap, he was born April 10, 1937 in Hall County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Toccoa. He was retired from Stephens County Hospital and played guitar blue grass for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Standridge Gilstrap.

Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Johnette and Ron Welborn of Clarkesville, Georgia and Teresa Gilstrap of Milton, Florida; five grandchildren; three sisters, Caroline Chappel of Clarkesville, Georgia, Louise Whitlock of Warner Robins, Georgia and Maggie Wall of Sucches, Georgia; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Acree-Davis Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 11 from 11 AM until 1 PM.

No services planned for Mr. John Lewis Gilstrap.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the family c/o Johnette Welborn, 582 Angel Drive, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 in memory of Mr. John Lewis Gilstrap.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the website at www.acree-davisfh.com

Acree-Davis Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements for Mr. John Lewis Gilstrap.