
John was a Christian, farmer and owner/operator of Gil’s Welding in Beaver Dam along with his wife, Janice.
Survivors include his wife Janice Gilstrap; son, Matthew Gilstrap; daughters, Christa Bevil and Lisa Charles, 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and brother, Joey Gilstrap.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m. at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Recie Young officiating. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 1:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to: bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.

