Harry J. Gallaher

Harry J. Gallaher, age 73, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in his home. He was born on December 31, 1948 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Everett and Margaret (Osborne) Gallaher. He married Sharon Thixton of February 7, 1970. She survives.

Mr. Gallaher most recently worked at Titan Wheel and retired after 20 years of service. He was also an Army Veteran. Harry liked fishing, hunting, bowling, NASCAR, baseball and the casino. He especially loved spending time with the grandkids.

In addition to his wife, Harry is also survived by:
THREE CHILDREN: James (Donna) Hultz, Richard (Anita) Gallaher and Mary (Joseph) Knox.
GRANDCHILDREN: Anna (Brandon) Lopez, Taylor (David) Koch, Cheyenne Starr Gallaher, Daytona Gallaher, Ally Knox, Jaxson Knox, and Justin Knox
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Gabriel Lopez, David Koch, Michael Lopez and Barrett Koch.
SIBLINGS: Ralph (Linda) Gallaher, Larry (Kathy) Gallaher, Janice Gibson, Mary Sue (Hurley) Morgan and Brenda (Larry) Davis.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter: Carlee Gallaher and siblings: Everett Gallaher, Walter Dale Gallaher, Robert Terry Gallaher and John Gallaher, Barb DeMoss, Mildred Straube and Betty McCoy.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday morning from 9:00 until 10:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home with military rites conducted by the National Guard Honor Detail and the American Legion Post #37. Memorials may be made to the family. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

10 Comments

  1. MARK & EVELYN on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ❤️ LOVE YOU ALL

  2. Jeanie Kones on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Harry. He is someone that no matter where I was or what I was doing he would always stop to talk to me. He always made me feel very special. I’ll never forget When Kayla was Born he would tell everyone that I was pregnant with his baby. He loved Kayla when he would see her he always had to say something about how’s his girl doing and all that kind of stuff. He was a very special person. Love to the family love to Sharon and Mary and Richard. I always felt like we were family no matter what.

  3. Nancy & Ron Greer on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Sharon & family, So sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. We remember lots of good times when we all bowled. Peace and prayers to you all.

  4. Lisa Kitchell Bowman on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending healing hugs and prayers to all of the family. ❤️

  5. Norma Elligsen on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    So sorry to hear about Harry. He was a wonderful man. God bless you and your family, Mary, Richard and Sharon take care of yourselves.

  6. Janet (Johnson) Hunter on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Mary and family, Sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace. And many prayers go out to you and the family.

  7. VICKIE NOKES on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Heart sure aches for family and friends Great person

  8. Don Benz on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Anita, Richard and Family – I am sorry for your loss – I wish you peace

  9. Earl and Diana Griffin on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Not sure when the service will be but Earl and I leave for Florida on the 9th. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. Marsha DeMoss on November 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    So sorry for your loss. He was a special uncle-in-law. Loved him very much

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