Obituary of Stephen Edward Gilreath

Stephen (Steve) E. Gilreath, age 63, of St. Louis, MO, born in Buckeye, Arizona, died February 16, 2019.  He is survived by his children Tracy Reed, Stacy Gilreath and David Barton; grandchildren Brittany, Summer, Seth and Gunnar; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings Sharon Herrera, Glenda Jenkins, Andrew (Jocie)Taylor, Paula Reynolds and Thomas Taylor; many, many nieces and nephews & great nieces and nephews; Aunt Margaret Taylor and Uncle Paul (John) Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gerra Dell Taylor and Charlie Gilreath; siblings Linda Gail, Ronald Taylor; nephew Toby Leimkuehler.

Steve lead an adventurous full life, was very knowledgeable and always willing to help, was a great friend to many and was so loved by his family.

In Loving memory:

Stephen (Steve) E. Gilreath

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

I am the swift uplifting rush of

     quiet birds circling flight.

I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there.

Miss me – but let me go.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Steve this coming Saturday, February 23rd from 12:00 to 5:00 pm at JP's Corner at 270 and Gravois Hwy 30 (Gravois and Geyer) 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stray Rescue of St. Louis (www.strayrescue.org/donate), 2320 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO  63103