Harold David Gallagher was born September 11, 1936, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to C.C. and Ora Marie Shook Gallagher. He died Friday, May 24, 2019, in Jenks, Oklahoma, at the age of 82 years. Harold completed his secondary education in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Union High School Class of 1954. He continued his education at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M in Miami, Oklahoma, where he earned his associate’s degree. He spent most of his working life as a self-employed draftsman. He was a longtime member of Tulsa Hills Baptist Church. Harold thoroughly enjoyed his role of Grandpa to his grandkids as well as Opa, or Old Pa, to his great grandkids. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Six children; Michael Gallagher and wife Danni, of Tampa, Florida
Paul Gallagher and wife Rachel, of Jenks, Oklahoma
Stuart Gallagher and wife Melinda, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Jeffrey Gallagher, of Overland Park, Kansas
Jennifer Emmons and husband Brad, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Mary Elizabeth Gallagher, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Zachary and Sophia Gallagher
Sarah Krein and husband Matt
Grant Gallagher and wife Ashley
Kami McLaughlin and husband Edward
Jared, Matt, and Megan Gallagher
Gracie Gallagher
Abigail, Kate, and Natalie Emmons
Great Grandchildren; Gavin “Luke”, Nora, Dax, Jet, and Boston
Brother and sister-in-law; Gene and Marvonne Gallagher
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Gayle, sister, Frances Foster, and daughter-in-law, Ellen Buhite Gallagher.
Six children; Michael Gallagher and wife Danni, of Tampa, Florida
Paul Gallagher and wife Rachel, of Jenks, Oklahoma
Stuart Gallagher and wife Melinda, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Jeffrey Gallagher, of Overland Park, Kansas
Jennifer Emmons and husband Brad, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Mary Elizabeth Gallagher, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Zachary and Sophia Gallagher
Sarah Krein and husband Matt
Grant Gallagher and wife Ashley
Kami McLaughlin and husband Edward
Jared, Matt, and Megan Gallagher
Gracie Gallagher
Abigail, Kate, and Natalie Emmons
Great Grandchildren; Gavin “Luke”, Nora, Dax, Jet, and Boston
Brother and sister-in-law; Gene and Marvonne Gallagher
And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Gayle, sister, Frances Foster, and daughter-in-law, Ellen Buhite Gallagher.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2019, at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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