Obituary
Keith
Allen Gallaher
(August 20, 1928 - December, 17, 2011)
Keith Allen
Gallaher, 83, of Huntington, WV, husband of Sauline McGinnis
Gallaher, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011, at St. Mary’s Medical
Center. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 21,
2011, at Chapman’s Mortuary with Rev. Mark A. Kloha officiating. Burial with
military graveside rites conducted by Veterans Honor Guard Post 16 will be
in Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Keith was born August 20, 1928 in
Huntington, WV, a son of the late James and Blanche Holderby Gallaher. He
was the youngest of 13 children and his 12 siblings have preceded him in
death. He was retired from Houdaille Industries as a dye and tool machinist
and a supervisor. Keith was a member of American Legion Post 16, Huntington,
and was very active with his church, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He also
enjoyed outdoor activities and gardening. In addition to his wife, survivors
include his daughter, Mary Martha Costa of Huntington; two sons and a
daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Allen and Linda Gallaher, and Keith Edward
Gallaher, all of Huntington; three grandchildren, Selena Marie Johe and
husband, Jim Johe, Keith Allen Gallaher II, and wife, Sarah Gallaher, and
Michael Thomas Gallaher, all of Huntington; a sister-in-law, Nell Vass
Gallaher of Huntington; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended
family. Donations may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3043
Washington Blvd, Huntington, WV, 25705, for altar dressings.
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