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David Clinton ”Dave” Gallman
David Clinton ”Dave”
Gallman
David Clinton ”Dave” Gallman, age 87 of Monroe died on Jan. 29, 2010. He was born in Murray County Georgia on Feb. 27, 1922. He is predeceased by his parents, Dennis James and Mamie Hall Gallman, his wife of 33 years, Maria DeNoronha Gallman, brother and sister in law, Glenn and Nina Gallman of Marietta, sister June Henry of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He was a veteran of WWII serving as Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps as Gunner/Radio Operator on B25 aircraft, serving in the European Theater. His early business careers included, self employed photographer, Sales positions and Circulation District Manager for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He became a State Farm Insurance Agent in 1960, serving the Monroe and surrounding areas until his retirement in 1987.
He was a member and served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent in the First Baptist Church of Monroe. He later became a member of the Bold Springs United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Monroe Rotary Club joining in 1956 and served as President. He is a Charter Member of the Monroe Association of Life Underwriters serving as President, a Charter Member of the Monroe Toastmasters Club, serving as President. He was a fifty year Mason, a member of Generous Warren Lodge #20, F & AM; serving previously as Chaplin, a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, Yorkrite Mason and a Shriner. He and his wife, Maria were volunteers with the Friendship Force hosting foreign families in their home. They also served with the Georgia Partners of the America?s. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed travelling the world.
Survivors include daughter and son in law, Sharon and Bob Bramblett of Stone Mountain, son and daughter in law, Gary and Terry Gallman of Maxton, North Carolina, son and daughter in law, Chris and Jean Gallman of Loganville. Sister and brother in law, Bonnie and Mack England,of Calhoun, Ga; sister and brother in law, Catherine and John Stanley of Resaca, Ga., Brother in law and sister in law, Henry and Lucy Madruga of Palm Beach, Florida. Ten Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 6th from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM At the Loganville chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, Ga. Funeral services will be on Sunday, February 7th, at 2:00 PM at Bold Springs United Methodist Church, with remains placed in state at 1:30 PM., The Rev. Joseph Dye officiating. A eulogy will be given by good friend and caregiver, Velma Jean Barnes of Monroe. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery in Walker Park Community with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. Flowers accepted or memorial contributions can be made to Bold Springs United Methodist Church, 7625 Bold Springs Church Rd., Monroe,Ga. 30656
The Walton Tribune
February 3, 2010
Published February 3, 2010
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