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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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So sorry for your loss. I can see in his eyes he was a gentle man. You and your family will miss such a kind soul..............JAN
Posted by: JAN | March 24, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Prayers and thoughts with you and your family. Its never easy no matter the age.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | March 24, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Hi Tina,
So very sorry for your family's loss. It is so painful to see our older relatives pass on. He looks like he was a nice man. He was related to you, so I am sure he was. My prayers to you and your mom. Many hugs, Rosemary~
Posted by: Rosemary~ | March 24, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Dear Tina,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Uncle Obie. My prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.
God bless!
Fay Marie
Posted by: Fay Marie | March 24, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Tina, I am so sorry to read of your uncle's passing. What a lovely tribute to your family by posting your uncle's picture and obituary. Take good care of each other during this time. Many will be thinking of you.
I enjoy your blog everyday.
Mary
Posted by: Mary | March 24, 2009 at 07:47 PM
You and your family are in my thoughts. hugs!!!
Posted by: Gayla | March 24, 2009 at 07:58 PM
Hi Tina - It is always hard to say goodbye, isn't it? I think I would have liked your Uncle Obie very much! Prayers for your family and your mom.
Sheila from west Michigan
Posted by: Sheila | March 24, 2009 at 09:45 PM
God Blessed him with a long life. He's with Jesus now.
It's not so easy for those of us who are left behind.
I pray that you memories of him out-weigh your sorrow.
Hugs,
Nancy
Northern CA
Posted by: Nancy | March 25, 2009 at 12:42 AM
DEAR TINA,
MAY THE PEACE OF GOD REST WITH YOU AND YOUR SWEET MOTHER DURING THIS SAD TIME. IT IS ALWAYS SO SAD FOR THE ONES LEFT BEHIND BUT I KNOW YOUR UNCLE OBIE AND YOUR PRECIOUS AUNT ARE HAVING SUCH A WONDERFUL REUNION IN GOD'S PRESENCE.
HE WOULD SMILE FAVORABLY ON YOUR WONDERFUL TRIBUTE.
BLESSINGS
PLEASE TELL YOUR MOTHER HOW SORRY I AM
debbie
Posted by: debbie ragan | March 25, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Tina,
Uncle Obie sounds like a great man who lived a wonderful life! I know you will miss him as my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jena
Posted by: Jena-Not So Shabby | March 25, 2009 at 06:16 AM
Tina,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 25, 2009 at 08:54 AM
I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Josie | March 26, 2009 at 02:09 PM
There is a lot of sadness in losses in blogs this week. I am sure Uncle Obie is having a nice time in Heaven, may the Lord cradle his soul forever.
TTFN ~ Marydon
Posted by: marydon | March 26, 2009 at 07:28 PM
I am sorry for your loss.
My Grandma was the oldest of 9 children and over the last 3 years, they have started to go home...it's hard...
Posted by: Deanna (Mrs. Rabe) | March 27, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Tina, I am so sad to hear of the loss of your Uncle. May he rest in peace. Now he walks in Heaven with the angels and our Heavenly Father.
God Bless you and your entire family,
(((hugs)))
Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | April 03, 2009 at 08:39 PM