Obituary for Dale Gallman
Dale Gallman, age 67, of Bovina, Texas, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was born August 19, 1955 in Muleshoe to Fred and Loraine (Noble) Gallman. He married Debbie Jesko in Lazbuddie, Texas on January 1, 1996.
If you knew Dale, you know that nothing ran like a Dale. He was tough, rough around the edges, and had the vocabulary of a well educated sailor. You knew of his devotion to his family. You knew of his incredible work ethic. You knew to never leave your bread unattended or he’d poke a giant hole in it. If you were lucky enough to see the softer side of Dale, you’ve witnessed him spout off scripture like a preacher. You’ve had him anoint you with oil and had him pray over you. You’ve had him give you encouragement in the most blunt and tough love type of way.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Dale is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Twila Albertson; a brother, JeDon Gallman; and a grandson, Coulter Dale Smith.
Dale is survived by his wife, Debbie; his two sons, Timmie Smith and his wife, Lidia of Dripping Springs, Texas and Chris Smith and his wife, Kendall of Shallowater, Texas; his daughter, Kimberly Nickels and her husband, Guy Wayne of Muleshoe, Texas; his two sisters, Jan Edwards and her husband, Robert of Amarillo, Texas and Leatrice Adams and her husband, Bob of Plano, Texas; his sister-in-law, Kitty Gallman of Friona, Texas; his two brothers, Robert Gallman and his wife, Ellen of Lazbuddie, Texas and David Gallman and his wife, LeAnn of Muleshoe, Texas; and his six grandchildren, Ana Smith, Jayci Nickels, Jonathan Smith, Guyson Nickels, Cooper Smith and Caiden Smith.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Parmer County Stock Show, c/o Parmer County Extension Service, PO Box 700, Bovina, Texas, 79009.
Services will be available via Live Stream by clicking the link below:
https://online.brushfire.com/dts/ellisfuneralhome/vm7jv5vy2m
If you knew Dale, you know that nothing ran like a Dale. He was tough, rough around the edges, and had the vocabulary of a well educated sailor. You knew of his devotion to his family. You knew of his incredible work ethic. You knew to never leave your bread unattended or he’d poke a giant hole in it. If you were lucky enough to see the softer side of Dale, you’ve witnessed him spout off scripture like a preacher. You’ve had him anoint you with oil and had him pray over you. You’ve had him give you encouragement in the most blunt and tough love type of way.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Dale is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Twila Albertson; a brother, JeDon Gallman; and a grandson, Coulter Dale Smith.
Dale is survived by his wife, Debbie; his two sons, Timmie Smith and his wife, Lidia of Dripping Springs, Texas and Chris Smith and his wife, Kendall of Shallowater, Texas; his daughter, Kimberly Nickels and her husband, Guy Wayne of Muleshoe, Texas; his two sisters, Jan Edwards and her husband, Robert of Amarillo, Texas and Leatrice Adams and her husband, Bob of Plano, Texas; his sister-in-law, Kitty Gallman of Friona, Texas; his two brothers, Robert Gallman and his wife, Ellen of Lazbuddie, Texas and David Gallman and his wife, LeAnn of Muleshoe, Texas; and his six grandchildren, Ana Smith, Jayci Nickels, Jonathan Smith, Guyson Nickels, Cooper Smith and Caiden Smith.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Parmer County Stock Show, c/o Parmer County Extension Service, PO Box 700, Bovina, Texas, 79009.
Services will be available via Live Stream by clicking the link below:
https://online.brushfire.com/dts/ellisfuneralhome/vm7jv5vy2m