William Gallacher Jr.

William Bill Wilson Gallacher, Jr., was born October 18, 1929, to W.W. and Edna Gallacher in Carrizozo, NM. He went to rest in peace on October 30, 2011, with family by his side in Las Cruces, NM, where he was hospitalized. After graduating from Carrizozo High School, he went to New Mexico State University, where he got his B.S. in Agriculture. Soon after, in 1951, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

His wife, Joy Gallacher of 51 years, survives Bill. He is also survived by his daughter Debra Grymko and husband Chuck, his son Gray Gallacher and wife Kellie, and daughter Lynn Howard and husband Bill. He enjoyed and spent time with his six grandchildren. His sister Jane Shafer and husband Bobby, and younger sister Anne Ferguson and husband Wally and their families consisting of nephews and nieces and their families also survive him.

Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo, NM, on Friday, November 4, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. with burial to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery at White Oaks. A dinner will follow services at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Visitation will also be Friday, November 4, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

Bill Gallacher was a Mason, an outdoorsman, and was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and worked hard in the local Soil Conservation Service. Bill was fond of sports especially football and poker. Beloved by family and friends, he worked on his ranch and cared for all until the end of his days.

Visitation

Trinity United Methodist Church
1000 D Ave.
Carrizozo, NM  88301
Friday, November 4, 2011
10:00 AM until 11:00 AM

Service

Funeral Service

Trinity United Methodist Church
1000 D Ave.
Carrizozo, NM  88301
Friday, November 4, 2011
11:00 AM

Cemetery

Cedarvale Cemetery
State Road 349
White Oaks, NM  88301