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Obie Gilstrap~
We said goodbye to our Uncle Obie this past weekend. He was our Mother's brother. There were 7 siblings in their family. Mother is the "baby" of the family and is the last survivor.
Uncle Obie is survived by his loving son Ronald Gilstrap and his wife Kathy of Alvin; sister, Margie Johnson of New London; and grandchildren, Beth Strand and her husband Jon, and Paul Gilstrap.
Uncle Obie was 93.
We love you Uncle Obie~
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Tina,
My condolances on your loss. I know that his spirit will live on in all that he touched.
Posted by: leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville | March 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM
So sorry, Tina. I'll pray for you and your family, but especially your mama. I know you'll be extra attentive to her for awhile. She probably feels like she's lost everyone - except her kids.
Posted by: Helen Cox | March 23, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Oh I'm so sorry, Tina. He looks like such a sweet man but how nice tha the lived a good long life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Michelle | March 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM
It is always so sad to lose a beloved relative. My condolances to your family,Tina.
Mona
Posted by: Mona of Wsprsweetly of Cottages | March 24, 2009 at 03:33 AM
My deepest sympathy Tina, we lost my brother on Feb. 12...I understand. May Uncle Obie rest in peace. My sincere condolences.
Posted by: Vonna | March 24, 2009 at 06:16 AM
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Posted by: Diane | March 24, 2009 at 06:18 AM
May Gods strength be around all of your family, My prayers are with all of you. Marissa
Posted by: Marissa | March 24, 2009 at 06:42 AM
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Tina. I'm so sad for all of you. ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | March 24, 2009 at 06:56 AM
My heartfelt condolences to your family. It is never easy to lose the ones we love.
Posted by: Colleen | March 24, 2009 at 07:21 AM
What a life he must have lived! 93 yrs old, hopefully he had a good and happy life. What a nice tribute for your uncle! So sorry for your loss!
Posted by: Lisa ~A Cottage to Me | March 24, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Tina,
God's grace and peace to you and your family as you continue on your journey without your dear uncle. The lovely song that accompanies your post is a wonderful reminder that you will see him again one day. What comfort!
Posted by: Jan | March 24, 2009 at 07:27 AM
I am sorry to hear about your family's loss. May the Lord comfort you all during this time.
Posted by: Jaci | March 24, 2009 at 07:31 AM
My prayers today for your family. May God's grace carry you until the day when Jesus will be all and we will be united with him in glory. Amazing song and so true.
Posted by: Julie | March 24, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Tina, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Love, Erin
Posted by: Erin | March 24, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Tina,I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Uncle Obie.
May God grant your family peace during this difficult time.
Love & prayers to all of you.
Posted by: Becky | March 24, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Blessings to you and your family at this time. Your mother must be in need of extra hugs at this time.
Posted by: Vee | March 24, 2009 at 08:20 AM
I am so sorry, also, it is so sad when our aunts and uncles begin to leave this world. I pray he is in a better place, free of pain. Hugs, ~cindy s~
Posted by: Cindy | March 24, 2009 at 09:05 AM
What a lovely goodbye you have written here. I am thinking of you and your family. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | March 24, 2009 at 09:18 AM
It's so hard to lose those we love....I am so sorry.
Posted by: CherryTreeLane | March 24, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Hi
I have been following your blog for some time now from the UK (i have it in my favorites!) I have never left a comment before but i just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss, i lost my lovely dad a year ago this month so i know how hard it is when you lose someone, your post actually made me cry! x
Posted by: Kelly | March 24, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Tina, my prayers are with you and your family. Just know he is in a better place.
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Warm Hugs,
Linda
Posted by: Linda | March 24, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Tina, my thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your uncle had a wonderful story - what a good, hard working man. Take care.
Posted by: Claudia | March 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Tina,
Thinking of you and your family today...
Blessings,
Susie
Posted by: Susie Homemaker | March 24, 2009 at 11:24 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Susan | March 24, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Tina....What a sweet looking man! Your tribute was lovely hon...I know how much your sweet mum is greiving..give her hugs for us! So sorry for you & your family's loss....
(((((Hugs))))
Deb:)
Posted by: DEBBIE GARRETT | March 24, 2009 at 02:44 PM