Billy Joe Gilstrap, age 73, of Phoenix, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1944 to the late Willie and Alice (Mason) Gilstrap in Visalia, CA. Billy was a self-employed window cleaner until his retirement. On April 8, 1983 he married Joy Elizabeth Piester in Phoenix. He was a member of Phoenix First Assembly (Dream City Church.) He enjoyed music, watching sports, playing bingo, and was an avid volunteer for the Palm Lakes Village in years past. Billy is survived by his loving spouse of 35 years, Joy; four children, Teri Prince, Candice Suppes, Carl Gilstrap, and Mike Highco; five grandchildren, and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Marilyn and Shirley. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Palm Lakes Village Club House, 16415 N. 33rd Way, Phoenix, Arizona 85032. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Billy’s honor may be made the Phoenix Dream Center.
