Zerl “Slim” Douglas Gillaspia born April 27, 1933 of Elgin, Oklahoma passed away at the age of 87, at his home in Johnson City, Texas on May 1, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Son of the late George M. and Pearl A. (Harris) Gillaspia.  Zerl was a decorated war veteran who served with 78th AAA Gun Battalion during the Korean War followed by 6 years of service with the Army Reserves.  Zerl is survived by his loving wife Gwendolyn (Coffee) Gillaspia, daughters Deborah Martin, C ...