Bluefield-
Billie Delano Galligher, 65,
of 2900 Bland Rd., Bluefield, WV, died Wednesday July 19, 2006 in a Bluefield
hospital.
Born May 14, 1941 in
Erwin, TN, he was a son of the late Charles Fountain and Della Helton
Galligher.
Mr. Galligher was retired
from the U.S. Air Force having served in Vietnam as a Tech Sergeant and was
awardedthe following; Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters,
Small Arms Expert Markmanship ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, Air Force
Longevity Service Ribbon with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service
medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award, and Vietnam Gallantry Award, and was formerly employed
by the Pop Shop #7.
In addition to his
parents; he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen and Pauline Galligher
and a brother; Charles Galligher.
Survivors include his
companion, soul mate and best friend Edith Mae Hinkle, two daughters; Terri
Hagan and husband John of Allen, TX, Cyndi Teuscher of Springfield, MO, and a
son; David Galligher and wife Renee of Boise, ID, a sister; Ruth Jones of
Stockton, CA a brother; Buddy F. Galligher and wife Midge of Bluefield, WV,
eight grand children; A.J. and Joey Hagan, Crystal, Shelly, Samantha, Jennifer,
Ryan, and Tori Teuscher, and special friends Doug and Sally Goff.
Funeral services for Mr.
Galligher will be conducted Sunday July 23, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. from the Grandview
Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel located in Bluefield, VA.
The family will receive
friends at the Mausoleum Chapel Sunday July 23, 2006 one hour prior to services.
Serving as pallbearers will be; Randy Galligher, David Galligher, Harry
Humphrey, Raymond Walker, Richard Cline, and Tommy Melvin. Honarary Pallbearers
are; Jerry Kade and Charles Watson.
Military graveside rites
will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Council.
In lieu of flowers
memorial, contributions if desired, can be made to; The American Cancer Society,
1808 Jefferson Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
Those wishing to share
memories or condolence messages may do so by visiting www.mercerfuneralhome.com
Mercer Funeral Home of
Bluefield, WV is assisting the Galligher family with arrangements.
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