Mack Gallaway Obituary

Published February 8, 2012

© Shawnee News Star

Mack Gallaway

Mack Gallaway, lifelong Meeker resident, departed this life February 8, 2012.

He was born September 26, 1913, to Charley Francis and Bertha {Wallace} Gallaway.

During his early years, Mack attended Valley View School northwest of Meeker and took violin and piano lessons from Mrs. Garnett Hampton.

He married Nona Lorene Johnson on November 1, 1933. In the late 1930s, they deeded a portion of their property for the establishment of Mount Olive Baptist Church, which was located four and one-half miles west of Meeker on the north side of Hwy 62. While the church was in operation, Mack played the piano for the services.

In 1948, Mack worked in a section gang for the railroad, keeping the tracks in operating order, then later worked at the Shell pump station west of Meeker. Mack farmed all his life, and in the early 1950's he and his dad started a dairy operation. He and Nona worked side by side in the dairy for the next 35 years until he retired in 1974.

He was preceded in death by his parents and Nona, his wife of 74 years.

Survivors include numerous family members and friends.

Memorials may be made in Mack’s memory to: Prairie View Hospice, 607 E. 1st Street, Chandler, Oklahoma 74834.

Viewing and visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, February 9, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Meeker.

A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 9, at New Salem Cemetery in Meeker with Rev. Joe Jones and Rev. Keith Cole officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

A guestbook is available to share your memories online. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.

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