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A Tribute to a Man with My Same Name

My name isn't very common so it was interesting to see another William Gallahue. Sadly he passed away but after reading his obituary, I think he's worthy of a blog post.

GALLAHUE, WILLIAM J., 85 of Louisville, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at the St. Matthews Manor Nursing Home.

He was the former owner of the old Crider's Tavern and Restaurant and was a former employee of Kosair Charities. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Bills Gallahue; a son, William J. Gallahue Jr. (Lotis); a daughter, Darlene Jecker (Al); a brother, Carl Gallahue; two sisters, Mary Agnes Spencer and Anita Williams; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, 1104 S. Sixth St., with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 - 7 p.m. Sunday at Ratterman's, 3711 Lexington Road.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.

Wow ... married for 66 years that's an amazing accomplishment. If I got married tomorrow, I'd have to live to be 90 and stay married until 2076. He also gets bonus points for naming his son William and being a WWII veteran and tavern owner.

If I measure my life against his let's see:
- Kids ... 0 so far
- Love ... not married
- Veteran ... I like guns but the military isn't my thing
- Tavern owner ... one day hopefully ... Will's Bar and Grill sounds good

William J Gallahue 1, Regular William Gallahue 0