James E. Gallons Jr.

1938 - 2013

James E. Gallons Jr. obituary, 1938-2013, Bethany Beach, DE

James Gallons Obituary

James E. Gallons, Jr.

James E. Gallons, Jr., age 74, of South Bethany Beach, DE and formerly of Claymont, DE, died suddenly on February 16, 2013 at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.

Mr. Gallons was born in Newport, Rhode Island, son of the late Lt. James E. Gallons USN and Beatrice Gallons. He was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy (Class of 1956), Bates College (Class of 1960) and received his Certificate of Physical Therapy (1962) from University of Pennsylvania. He was employed by Christiana Care for 32 years. He retired as Administrative Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He was proud to be project manager for the establishment of the Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital. He was a past President of the Delaware Chapter of APTA and past President, Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy, was a Captain in the USAR 2289th Division and a member of St. Martha's Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach.

Jim was a lover of sports and enjoyed playing golf. He was an avid reader and a naval history buff. He also enjoyed gardening, fine wine and entertaining; however, his true loves were his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy; his children, Judith A. Gallons of Bethany Beach, DE., James E. Gallons, III and his wife April of Clayton, NC., Jennie Gallons Ferdinand and her husband Christopher of Clayton, NC; and three grandchildren, James E. Gallons IV, Abbey Gallons and Madeline Ferdinand.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, February 28 at St. Martha's Episcopal Church, Bethany Beach. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army by visiting www.donate.salvationarmyusa.org or to St. Martha's Episcopal Church, 117 Maplewood St., Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

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Published by The News Journal on Feb. 24, 2013.
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Jim was a true mentor to me in my early days in physical therapy. I have never come across another administrator in my 25 plus years in the profession who was as dedicated to his therapists and their patients as Jim was. God bless you Jim!

John Bradley

March 21, 2013

Nancy and Children, I am sorry for your loss. I never met Jim but he must have been a loving husband and father and a lover of people in general. Jim,s mother ( Aunt Bea) was my father's (Russell Bryant) sister. I can see the family resemblance. My heart goes out to you and your family

Jane Bryant

March 16, 2013

I worked with Jim as his administrative assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital and have fond memories of him. I last saw him two years ago at a retirees reunion luncheon at the beach. I will remember Jim as a kind, pleasant person.

Janice Willey-Dorrell

March 15, 2013

Jim was a good friend and mentor. Always the teacher. I have fond memories of him and as I know you will miss him, I will too. Holding you all in the light.

Becky Whitney

March 5, 2013

The world has lost an exceptional man. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. With Love, Teena Nick and Garrett Lovalvo

Teena Lovalvo

February 28, 2013

Jennie and family, both Lou and I want to express our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed seeing your dad. He was such a nice man. I am sure he will be missed by all.

Lou and Marion Deldeo

February 27, 2013

My first mentor when I started my PT career at Pelleport. Fond memories of a good man

Gary Nowell

February 26, 2013

Dear Nancy and family,
We were so sorry to hear this sad news and want to express our deepest sympathy.

Jim and Anne Merkel

February 25, 2013

Dear Nancy & family, we are at a loss for words, but our thoughts & prayers are endless.

Sally & Bruce Schweiger

February 25, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he gave me my first job as a PT at Pelleport (Eugene duPont Memorial Hospital) in 1988. He will be missed.

Bob Webers

February 25, 2013

Jay,I am truly saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family on the recent passing of your father ,remember from Ashbourne Hills.

Greg Pankiw

February 24, 2013

I am sorry. And you all can deal. With lost now.

Suzanne Schaible

February 24, 2013

Jodi, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your father. Take peace in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel watching over you at all times.

Peggy Richards-Brennan

February 24, 2013

Nancy and family, Sorry to read about Jim's passing. We were golf buddies and fellow reservists in our younger days in Wilmington. My sincere condolences to you, and as you know he was a great guy.

Jim Scott

February 24, 2013

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