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McClaude "Claude"
Nags Head, NC: William McClaude Gallop, died surrounded by family August 30, 2008, in Nags Head, NC. Originally from Harbinger, North Carolina (Currituck County), William Gallop was born in 1929. He completed high school in the historically black Currituck Training School system while working with his parents, brothers and sisters on the family farm.
Claude served his country honorably in the United States Army. He l ater graduated from North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro and completed coursework at SUNY Brockport and Cortland. Claude and his beloved wife the late, Matilda "Ann" S. Gallop moved to Rochester from Greensboro, NC, where the couple raised 3 daughters and built successful teaching careers in the Rochester City Schools. Claude would later become the first African American teacher in the Webster, NY school district where he became known as "Mr. G." He will be remembered most for his generosity, compassion and fun-loving spirit.
William M. "Claude" Gallop is survived by his 3 daughters, Courtney N. Gallop of Nags Head, NC; Gerda D. Gallop (Maurice) Goodman of Philadelphia, PA; and Deirdre P. Gallop-Purefoy of Alexandria, VA; 1 grandson, Julien A. Johnson of Nags Head, NC; 1 granddaughter, Olivia Ann Purefoy of Alexandria, VA; 2 sisters, Pauline Jones of Greensboro, NC and Pocahontas Ivey of Powells Point, NC; 2 brothers, Johnnie Gallop of Norfolk, VA and Wilbert Lee Gallop of Augusta, GA; 1 sister-in-law, Angela Scarborough of Virginia Beach, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and special former students.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 5, 2008, at 11:30 am at White Haven Memorial Park in Pittsford, NY. Rev. Robert L. Miller, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., Nags Head, NC, and Millard E. Latimer & Son, Rochester, NY. Condolences may be sent via the on-line register at:
www.gallopfuneralservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Gallop
amanda laspina
September 30, 2008
I remember when his grandson julien used to visit him I would come over to his house and swim with Julien everyday he was there and we would have sleep overs with my cousins and we would call him " lil dude " he was the nicest man I have ever met and one of the funniest. I conciderd them family and always will. Rest in Peace. 585 305 5592
Wendy Simmons-Stewart
September 8, 2008
To the Gallop Family:
There are many memories to be shared by anyone who was in contact with a man such as Mr. Gallop. He was very well loved and respected. Anyone who has ever been in his presence or had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Gallop, went away with something that they would carry with them for the rest of their lives. I was blessed with the opportunity to share many days and stories with Mr. Gallop and have taken them with me and shared them with my children, those pearls of wisdom that he shared with so many of us.
He will definately be missed. He touched so many of our lives, its just impossible to believe that he is gone, but we all know God knows best and he takes only the good ones.
I just want to thank Mr. Gallop for his leadership, instruction and help all along my entire life and I am a better person because of him. I know he is in heaven with his lovely wife and will always have a place in my heart for the wonderful memories.
Mary Lee McCullough-Boggs
September 8, 2008
Gallop Family
He will be greatly missed by all #9
students. we will miss that big smile and love that he had for us all. May God Comfort the Family at this time.And know that you have some great memories. God Bless.
Alice Lindsey
September 5, 2008
Dear Family,
We share with you our heartfelt sympathy in your hours of breveament. We will always remember McClaude's beautiful smile and friendly disposition as cousin and schoolmate in Currituck County, NC. May God Bless each of you.
Sincerely and with Love,
Cousins,
Lena Laverne Hunt Simons-Clyde:NY and Alice Hunt Lindsey: Wash. DC
Joseph Hunt
September 4, 2008
I have known Claude for many Years, we went to school together and where in the same class, we are cousins, he will be missed very much. We went to school and gradated together in 1949.
Cynthia McGhie
September 4, 2008
Dear Courtney, Gerda and Deidre,
Our condolences go out to each of you as you mourn the loss of your father, Mr. William Gallop. May God comfort each of you and provide peace to your hearts as you adjust to life without him.
Love,
Cynthia and Karl McGhie.
Darlene Perry
September 4, 2008
To Our Beloved Teacher and Friend.
Memories we'll always cherish, Your kindness and guidance will live with us forever.
Thank you for helping all of us to achieve our goals. We know that Heaven has a classroom of students just waiting for you.Thank you Mr Gallop for a job well done. Rest In Peace. we'll always love you.
Darlene, Marjorie Bronson, Shirley Green, Shirley King, James Strong and Ronnie Charles.
Your students from #9 school.
jaime jerzak
September 4, 2008
mr.g{little dude}
we miss you so much.it wont be the same without you. you will forever be in our hearts.
love you always,
jaime,shawn,sheryl,sharyn,kim, jennifer and dora. and all of your youngins.
Darlene Perry
September 4, 2008
To Our Dear Beloved Teacher and Friend.
Memories we'll always cherish, your kindness and guidance will live with us forever. Thank you for helping us to achieve our goals. We know that Heaven has a class of students just waiting for you. Thank you Mr Gallop for a job well done.
Rest In Peace.
Love always
Darlene, Marjorie Bronson, Shirley Green, Shirley King, James Strong, and Ronnie Charles. Your #9 School Students
Gina Dobson
September 4, 2008
Gerda, Dierdre and Courtney,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Gallop. He is integrated into the hearts, minds and spirit of the Rochester community. His zeal for life, his comical genius, and his love for his friends and loved ones will be sorely missed.
I have very fond memories of him visiting my classrooms at Jefferson Middle school and Dr. Freddie Thomas Learning Center respectively when I taught in the Rochester City School District. He always told my students to call him "Uncle Bill". When he wasn't there the day following his visits, my students would ask, "Where is Uncle Bill?" He always brought inspiring words and gave voice to my hurting students.
An educator par excellent, a husband, father, and provider, I salute the man of God and know his reward is with Christ Incarnate.
Blessings and peace to you in this journey. Live...love...laugh. He left a legacy for all of us demonstrating those very things.
In Him I live,
DARLENE PERRY
September 4, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rita Tucker Rivera
September 4, 2008
Mr. Gallop was my physical education teacher back in the 1960's at #29 school here in the city of Rochester, NY. He and my family became very close. May God grant you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Hardric & Roxie McMillon
September 4, 2008
May the grace and love of the Lord Jesus Christ comfort you. With sincere sympathy.
James H Banks
September 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
SHIRLEY GREEN/HOBBS
September 4, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
SHIRLEY GREEN/HOBBS
September 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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