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Tex Gallagher Obituary
72, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 5, 2010. Tex was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma; he was the youngest of 11 children and moved to Arizona in 1939. He attended Adams Grade School and Phoenix Union High School. He was a proud and dedicated member of the 161st CEF of the Arizona Air National Guard for 38 years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, camping and spending time with family and lifelong friends. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rommy, sons Brian, (Laura), Michael, Joseph (Dawn), his grandchildren Joey, Jessica, Shaun, Mikey and Kasey. He is also survived by his sister Bobbie Lou Insana of California and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, December 9 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Abel Funeral Services, 1621 N. 51st Avenue, Phoenix. Funeral services will be on December 10, 11:00 am at the Arizona Air National Guard, 3200 E. Old Tower Road, Phoenix. Burial will be followed at 2:00 pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
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Memories and Condolences
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Uncle Tex & Aunt Rommy
December 10, 2010
Uncle Tex as a toddler
December 10, 2010
Cousin Pig-Tails
December 9, 2010
Thanks for being such a fun, wise, caring, and loving Uncle for my cousins. They love you and will miss you very much. I know you will send them many pennies from heaven as you are watching over them.
Marleen Riggs
December 9, 2010
Rommy and family. The Phoenix Union Class of 1957 will always have a smile when thinking of Tex. We looked forward to seeing the "Three Musketeer's" at the PUHS alumni picnic every year. It was so nice to see him at our monthly lunch. When we met today and heard the news of his passing, Ken Wheeler said a prayer for Tex and his family. We will miss him greatly. Marleen (Peirce) Riggs
Jody Barton
December 9, 2010
Rommy,
I didn't know your Tex - but I know you and love your family. May the peace of God's comfort continue to be with you. Bless you for all the love you showed to Tex and the love you continue to show your family.
Wish I could be with you. (the teenager's cohort in crime)
Family planting a rosebush in honor of Big Mama
Jean Gallagher Kieselburg
December 9, 2010
Dear Uncle Tex~
On the day of Aunt Happy's funeral, as we stood arm-in-arm at your parents' gravesites, I told you how much I loved my grandpa, and was so sad that he was only in my life until I was 9 years of age. Then you shared with me, dear uncle, that your father was your best friend, and how much you missed him. What a great thing to say about your dad!!! It brought tears to my eyes, as I could tangibly feel the love you had for your dad. I'm pretty sure that grandpa was there to greet you as you crossed over into the Heavenly Kingdom.....and I know you will make a wonderful place for your own family as their times come to pass. In the meantime, I hope that your family continues your love.....I will miss you, Uncle. You are now another one of our ever-growing league of angels, watching over us.
With All My Love,
Your Niece Jeanie
Tex and sisters
Linda Gallagher Hutchinson
December 9, 2010
Linda Gallagher Hutchinson
December 9, 2010
Rest in peace Uncle Tex. I will always cherish the memories of our trip to California, the laughs, the tears, your unusual sense of humor and just being able to spend time with you (even though you wouldn't share your cheetos). You are loved and will be greatly missed.
Mary Ann and Nanci Brecher
December 9, 2010
Rommy and Family, When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel them near. We'll see a picture, hear a song, and it's just like they are here. And when we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, we know the ones we care about are always close to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
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