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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Eddie Gallon, Sr.
Eddie Gallon,
Sr.
Feb 19, 1943 — Mar 15, 2024
Lakeland
Eddie Gallon, Sr.'s Obituary
Deacon Eddie Gallon, Sr., affectionately known to some as "Jit", was born Friday, February 19, 1943, to Abe, Sr. and Essie B. Gallon. He departed from his earthly life on Friday, March 15, 2024 at the tender age of 81.
As a young man, he believed in God, family and work. From 1963 to 1967 he served his Country in the United States Army. Once he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, be began working at Agrico (later named IMC). After 40 years of dedicated work, he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, watching all sports especially Football. He was loved by all of his family, close friends and church family. No matter the situation, there was never a dull moment when he was around. He had a smile that would lighten up any room he walked into. It should be noted that he support everyone in everything you did. There was never a missed opportunity when it came to his being present.
On Friday, March 15, 2024, at the tender age of 81, he answered the Master's call. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe, Sr. and Essie B. Gallon; former wife: Inez Gallon; siblings: Tony Gallon, Terry Gallon, Sam Gallon, Curtis Gallon, and grandson: Eddie Gallon, III.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a wife of 15 years, Eula Gallon; children: Cyntrena Gallon Durant, Yolanda Payne (Kurt), Felicia Parham (Donald), Eddie Gallon, Jr. (Tamara), Ericmmn Gallon (Dawn), Edward Gallon; bonus children: Marcus Robinson, Sherrika Robinson; siblings: Rev. Freddie Gallon (Ruth), Marie Jones (Willie), Abe Gallon, Jr. (Lorraine), Roberta Davis, Deloris Gallon, Patricia Woods (Johnny), Steve Gallon, Leon Gallon, Richard Gallon, Sr., Phillip Gallon (Beatrice), 11 grandchildren, 6 great greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, church family and neighbors.
Mr. Gallon of Lakeland transitioned Friday, March 15, 2024. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow. All services will be held at St. James Primitive Baptist Church - 904 SE 4th Street, Mulberry, Florida 33860. Interment will follow the Celebration of Life at Oak Hill Burial Park - 4620 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland, Florida 33810.
As a young man, he believed in God, family and work. From 1963 to 1967 he served his Country in the United States Army. Once he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, be began working at Agrico (later named IMC). After 40 years of dedicated work, he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, watching all sports especially Football. He was loved by all of his family, close friends and church family. No matter the situation, there was never a dull moment when he was around. He had a smile that would lighten up any room he walked into. It should be noted that he support everyone in everything you did. There was never a missed opportunity when it came to his being present.
On Friday, March 15, 2024, at the tender age of 81, he answered the Master's call. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe, Sr. and Essie B. Gallon; former wife: Inez Gallon; siblings: Tony Gallon, Terry Gallon, Sam Gallon, Curtis Gallon, and grandson: Eddie Gallon, III.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a wife of 15 years, Eula Gallon; children: Cyntrena Gallon Durant, Yolanda Payne (Kurt), Felicia Parham (Donald), Eddie Gallon, Jr. (Tamara), Ericmmn Gallon (Dawn), Edward Gallon; bonus children: Marcus Robinson, Sherrika Robinson; siblings: Rev. Freddie Gallon (Ruth), Marie Jones (Willie), Abe Gallon, Jr. (Lorraine), Roberta Davis, Deloris Gallon, Patricia Woods (Johnny), Steve Gallon, Leon Gallon, Richard Gallon, Sr., Phillip Gallon (Beatrice), 11 grandchildren, 6 great greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, church family and neighbors.
Mr. Gallon of Lakeland transitioned Friday, March 15, 2024. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to follow. All services will be held at St. James Primitive Baptist Church - 904 SE 4th Street, Mulberry, Florida 33860. Interment will follow the Celebration of Life at Oak Hill Burial Park - 4620 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland, Florida 33810.
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