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Gethsemane Gallop Obituary
He was born Jan. 8,1939, in Manteo, N.C., to the late Gethsemane and Cora Gallop and had been a resident of Newport News since 1974.
He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard, and retired in 1977, after 20 years of service. He was a member of Regimental Memorial Chapel, Ft. Eustis, Va., where he faithfully served on the usher board. Gethsemane was also a Chaplain of D.A.V. Chapter # 2.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn M. Gallop; children, Christopher Gallop Sr., Tahira Gallop of Newport News, and Sharon Gallop of Severn, Md.; one grandchild, Christopher Gallop Jr. of Newport News; one sister, Vivian G. Berry of Manteo, N.C.; and many other relatives and friends.
A viewing will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at the Regimental Memorial Chapel, Ft. Eustis. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Cemetery, Suffolk, Va.
A guestbook is available at www.carterfuneralhomes.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Mike Lewellen
November 30, 2009
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. G's (as know in the JLab community) passing and my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
I will always remember his upbeat personality, his smile and chuckle. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him. May your memories be a source of comfort.
Jeanne Vaul
November 24, 2009
Mr. Gallop was a much loved member of the Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel Protestant Congregation and Sunday School. He always had a smile on his face and warmly greeted everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Barbara Luck
November 24, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Jay. I worked with him at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Williamsburg and deeply admired his unfailing kindness, good will, and gentle nature. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Jamie Gillam Smith
November 23, 2009
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Gethsemane was so kind to my dad, John Gillam, at the Ft. Eustis Chapel & so very kind to my mom & myself when my dad passed away earlier this year. I do so appreciate his kindness & helpfulness to my mom. To Christopher Jr., I am so sorry about the death of your grandfather; he was so very proud of you and you have all of his qualities of kindness and a good heart. You are in our thoughts.....
Toshiko Gillam, NN VA
Jamie G. Smith, Dallas TX
Bob Steele
November 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gethsemane. When I last saw him a couple of weeks ago, we not only shook hands but each gave a big hug, saying simultaneously: "God Bless you, my brother." I will always retain the good and positive memories of my association with him. He was, indeed, a good man and a man of God. Now, he has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. God Bless You, My Brother.
April Davenport
November 23, 2009
I love and miss him so much. He is the best uncle a niece could ever have.
November 23, 2009
May our "Lord and Savoir" provide comfort to the entire Gallop Family, as such a time as this.
The Sylvester`s
From the staff of Carter Funeral Home
November 23, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Ray & Sun T. Hernandez
November 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love and comfort see you through this time of grief.
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