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Elijah Gallaher
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Elijah Gallaher

September 18, 2019 — October 16, 2019

Elijah "Cokie" Gallaher, 83, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Columbus Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio.

He leaves his sons: Rodney Gallaher, Roger (Gretta) Gallaher and Carl Bryant, sister, Wanda Combs, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and many close friends.

He was born in Harveyton, KY, raised in Hazard KY. Elijah is preceded in death by his parents: Ross and Reba Gallaher, brothers: Willie, Clarence, Dennis Gallaher and sister Mildred Knowles.

After serving the US Navy; he spent his adult life in Columbus, OH.

Elijah retired from the Columbus Sanitation Department. He was an avid basketball player from high school into his retirement and a lifelong fan.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 1 pm with visitation from 12pm -1 pm at Newcomer Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Please view our share memories tab to leave a message for the family.
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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, October 24, 2019

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer - Southwest Chapel

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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Service

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer - Southwest Chapel

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

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