James Gallivan Obituary
James A. Gallivan, 87, of Creston, passed away August 28, 2025 at Akron General Hospital.
James was born September 11, 1937 in Cardiff, South Wales, U.K. to John and Hilda {Lane} Gallivan.
James served in the United Kingdom Army as a paratrooper for 3 years.
He married Molly Weston on July 9, 1966.
James worked at Westfield Insurance. He was a member of Ebenezer Lodge in Wooster, and a scout master for many years in Creston. James enjoyed travelling, and wood carving.
James will be deeply missed by his wife Molly Gallivan; children Janet (Mark) Chandler, Steven Gallivan (Sarah Pate); grandchildren Sam Chandler, Sydney Chandler, and Connor Gallivan; daughter-in-law Karen Gallivan; and brother John Gallivan (Jean Ventris) of Wales.
James was preceded in death by his parents, son Chris Gallivan, brothers Dennis Gallivan and Terry Gallivan, and sister Pat Gallivan.
Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting with arrangements. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at StJude.org.
From his daughter Janet:
Jim Gallivan passed away on Thursday. He was a wonderful man and father and I know I was blessed to have him in my life as long as I did. He loved us kids, our Mom, his grandkids, and Karen with all his heart and we loved him back just as much. He lived life to the fullest, cursed like crazy, laughed with reservation and "didn't give a rat's ass" what other people thought. We talked every week and I am so grateful for that. At the end of every call he would say "I love you sweetheart, please, please, please stay safe." I will Dad, and I know he is with Chris and will watch over us all until we meet again.
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