Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
August 20, 1948 - Jan. 4, 2024
William Owen Gallagher, born August 20, 1948 to John & Henrietta (Eva) Gallagher In Troy, NY.
Bill is survived by his wife & high school sweetheart Nancy (Stangle) Gallagher of Clovis, NM.
He was predeceased by his parents John & Eva Gallagher, brother Jack, sister Mary of NY ,his Maternal Grandparents and Paternal Grandparents
Survivors include his Daughter Amber (Brad) Worch of Utah, , Brother Timothy (Toni) Gallagher of So. Glens Falls, NY, Brother-in-law Kim (Debbie) Stangle of Corinth, NY. Three Grandchildren Jacob, Joseph and Jamie Worch of Utah.
Many Nieces, Nephews and cousins.
Bill graduated from Corinth High School in 1967 and enlisted in the Air Force. He was a Viet Nam Veteran serving with the 377th squadron and received the Air Force commendations and 2 Bronze Stars. Bill was stationed in England, Plattsburgh, Ny, Tuson Az and Clovis, NM. He retired from the Air Force at Cannon AFB in Clovis, NM, after 20 years of service with the rank of MSGT.
Bill was employed with Allsup's Corporation as a POS Technician for over 20+ years.
Bill was not one to sit still and was always busy doing something. His main hobby was woodworking and made almost all of the furniture in his home. His pride projects were the kitchen cabinets and grandfather clock. He also made kitchen cabinets for 2 neighbors. His workshop which he built was his mancave and sanity.
Per Bill's wishes there will be at 2 hour viewing service before a Military funeral. Cremation will take place following the service.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cindy's Hope for Paws PO Box 5131, Clovis, NM 88101.
Services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, January 08. 2024 at Steed Todd Chapel in Clovis New Mexico.