Robert Lafayette Gilstrap

Male 1928 - 2011  (82 years)


Personal Information    |    Media    |    Notes    |    Event Map    |    All    |    PDF

  • Name Robert Lafayette Gilstrap 
    Nickname Coach 
    Born 23 Oct 1928  Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Jul 2011  Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Memory Gardens - Victoria, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6691  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 7 Jan 2021 

    Family Wanda Mae McIntyre-Chambers,   b. 2 Nov 1929, Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Mar 2016, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 15 Dec 1961  Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. V.S. Gilstrap
    Last Modified 6 Feb 2018 
    Family ID F2885  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Oct 1928 - Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 15 Dec 1961 - Denton, Denton County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Jul 2011 - Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memory Gardens - Victoria, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Robert LaFayette 'Coach' Gilstrap
    Robert LaFayette "Coach" Gilstrap
    Obituary picture
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Robert LaFayette Gilstrap and Wanda Mae McIntyre-Chambers Gilstrap
    Robert LaFayette Gilstrap and Wanda Mae McIntyre-Chambers Gilstrap

    Documents
    Birth Certificate for Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    Birth Certificate for Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    Name: Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    Birth Date: 23 Oct 1928
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Father: Calvin L. Gilstrap
    Father Birth Place: Robertson County
    Mother: May Breeding
    Mother Birth Place: Dallas, Texas
    Mother Residence: 2129 Maryland
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    Name: Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 18
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 23 Oct 1928
    Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Residence Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Registration Date: 22 Jan 1947
    Registration Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Employer: Student at Sunset High School
    Weight: 185 lbs.
    Complexion: Ruddy
    Eye Color: Blue
    Hair Color: Brown
    Height: 6'
    Next of Kin: May Pearl Gilstrap
    Marriage Record of Robert Lafayette Gilstrap and Wanda Mae McIntyre-Chambers
    Marriage Record of Robert Lafayette Gilstrap and Wanda Mae McIntyre-Chambers
    Groom Name: Robert Lafayette Gilstrap
    Bride Name: Wanda Mae Terry
    Marriage Date: 15 Dec 1961
    Marriage Place: Denton, Texas, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Robert "Coach" Gilstrap died July 19, 2011. He was born Oct. 23, 1928 in Dallas to Calvin and Mae Gilstrap. His Grandfather Gilstrap was a circuit preacher in South Texas, receiving $1 for each sermon delivered.

      Robert grew up in Dallas, excelling at athletics and attending Sunset High School. He went to college at the University of North Texas. Robert became the Dallas area Golden Gloves boxing champion during this time. He earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology and he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where Capt. Gilstrap served three years with the 15th Battalion. After his discharge he returned to UNT to earn a master's degree, but remained in the Marine Reserves for the next 15 years.

      He married Wanda in 1961. Stepdaughters Jerry and Terry welcomed baby sister Virginia Suerene to the family the following year in Victoria. Robert taught and coached at Patti Welder for a few years then moved with Principal Erskine to Victoria High School. That same year his freshman football team had an undefeated season. Coach always encouraged his students to be healthy and work hard.

      He retired in 1985 and started a new career of volunteering. Robert worked at Christ's Kitchen and delivered for Meals on Wheels for many years. Through the Emmaus community he helped on the first Walks in South Africa and served on Kairos prison ministry at the Stephenson Unit. For the Methodist Church he worked several Volunteers in Mission trips in South Africa and Brazil. He also delivered homebound communion.

      He and Wanda enjoyed many golden years of retirement, traveling the world and playing hours of bridge.

      He was preceded in death by a sister, Billie, and his parents.

      Robert is survived by his wife, Wanda; son, David; daughters, Virginia, Terry and Jerry; son-in-law, Royce Krueger; grandsons, Christian and Cory; and great-grandson, Brady.

      Special thanks goes to Dr. Shah Afridi, Dr. Arun Jain, the Hospice staff, "Homewood Clare Bridge" care givers, Caring for Seniors and all other care givers.

      A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, followed by a reception at the church.

      Memorial donations in Robert's name may be given to First United Methodist Church, Hospice of South Texas or your choice.

      Words of comfort may be shared with the family at rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.