Background
Gilstrap, James Rodney was born on May 1, 1957 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Joseph C. and Wynona Frances Gilstrap.
Gilstrap, James Rodney was born on May 1, 1957 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of Joseph C. and Wynona Frances Gilstrap.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Baylor University, 1978; Juris Doctor, Baylor University, 1981.
Attorney, associate, Abney, Baldwin & Searcy, Marshall, Texas, 1981-1984; partner, Smith & Gilstrap, Marshall, since 1984; county judge, Harrison County, Texas, since 1989. Instructor East Texas Baptist U., Marshall, 1982-1986. Board directors Smith Steel Casting Company, Marshall, since 1992.
President Trinity Episcopal School, Marshall, 1991-1992. Trustee The DavidsonFound., Marshall, since 1992. Member American Bar Association, N.E. Texas Bar Association, Harrison County Bar Association, Masons, PhiBeta Kappa.
Married Sherry Sullivan, June 18, 1977. Children: Lauren Gray, Stephen Sullivan.