Gary l. Gallahue, 80, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 12:55 AM Wednesday June 8, 2022 at his residence.

He was born Nov. 28, 1941 in Illinois to George and Frances Gallahue; he married Sherrill Roberts on June 18, 1980. She survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Cindy TwoFeathers (Stan) Clayton of Macomb, Illinois.

Several grandchildren survive.

He served in the Air Force from 1959-1963.

After serving in the US Air Force, Gary was employed as a Mechanic in Macomb for Mounce Motors, Harley Graves in Macomb; a Diesel Mechanic for Cummins in the Qua Cities and a Mechanic at Freeman Cole Mine in Industry, IL.

Gary spent years as an Over the Road Semi Truck Driver.

Gary started playing the guitar at the age of 6; he was an accomplished well known and respected musician.

Gary loved and cherished his wife Sherrill of 42 years. Gary was a man of faith and knew Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. His family and friends will miss him very much.

He was a member of the Macomb Assembly of God Church.

Memorial Services will be held at 2PM Thursday June 23, 2022 at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Pastor Mike Williams will officiate. Military rite will be accorded after the service at the funeral home. Please sign guestbook or leave condolences at www.dodsworthfh.com

 

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