Roy Dean

Gallaher

Roy Dean Gallaher, son of the late Lewis Gallaher and Anna (Miller) Gallaher, was born in Black, Missouri, on April 17, 1932. He departed this life at his residence on September 16, 2024, at the age of 92.

On December 31, 1976, in Oates, Missouri, Roy was united in marriage to Lavera Hawkins. Roy was a Veteran of the Unites States Army. He was a member of the Centerville Assembly of God. Roy enjoyed camping, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and going to church.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Willie Phaby, two brothers, Buck and Ray Gallaher, and four sisters, Blanche Carroll, Ruby Turner, Edna Moyers and Jean Abney.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Lavera Gallaher of Black, Missouri, five sons, Michael Gallaher and wife Winnie of Park Hills, Missouri, Stanley Hawkins and wife Pat of Black, Missouri, Terry Hawkins and wife Connie of Oates, Missouri, Eddie Phaby and Mark Phaby, two daughters, Carolyn Bloom and husband Jim of Farmington, Missouri, and Marilyn Jansen and husband Jeff of Nashville, Tennessee, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Roy will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, September 18th, 12-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Kris Whitaker

Burial: Myers Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brian Hawkins, Gary Hawkins, Joe Hawkins, Jeff Jansen, Jim Bloom and Rick Garrison

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri