Calvin Curtis Galford

Calvin Curtis Galford obituary, Arbovale, WV

Calvin Curtis Galford

Calvin Galford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wallace & Wallace Inc Funeral Chapels & Crematory - Arbovale on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Calvin Curtis Galford age 90 of Dunmore went to rejoin his loved ones in Heaven on August 2, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1935 to the late Mabel Elizabeth Dilley and the late June Robert Galford who were both from Dunmore.

He was a Green Bank High School graduate of the class of 1955. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was a machine operator for Interstate Hardwoods for 29 years and then an auto body technician for Percy's and Galford's Auto Body Shop.

He married Nellie Rose Arbogast on August 11, 1960 and was ready to celebrate their 65th anniversary.

They had 4 children Debra Rose, Ricky Curtis, Joey Shannon and Douglas Wayne (Stacy). He had three grandchildren KimShea Galford, Amanda Ryder (Jake) and Megan Rexrode (Coty). He had three step grandchildren, Jarrett Gum (Jessalyn), Daniel Gum (Kristen) and Miranda Gum. He had five great grandchildren, Shayln, Curtis, Darren, Warren, Marcellynn and three step great grandchildren, Eric, Aleah and Elias.

Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Rose and son Ricky Curtis.

Calvin loved NASCAR racing, camping and watching wildlife. He loved antique cars and going to see them. Calvin and Nellie loved to travel a lot. They would go to Florida to visit friends.

Services will be Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Viewing will be from 12pm – 1pm at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale followed by a graveside service at 1:30 pm with Pastor David Rittenhouse officiating at the Arbovale Cemetery.

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