John E. (Jack) Gallup, 91, of Wisner, Louisiana, since 1980, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born on December 31, 1931, in Lismore, Louisiana, to Commodore and Flora Gallup.
Jack married the love of his life, Alice Massey on April 16, 1958. He worked for the state of Louisiana as a highway surveyor for over 35 years before he retired. He and Alice raised two sons, Anthony Scott Gallup, and Perry Foster Gallup. Jack enjoyed singing and playing the guitar and riding horses. He was a prominent member of the First Pentecostal Church of Wisner for over 40 years, where he served several years on the church board. Jack and Alice loved traveling in their camper and riding their motorcycle.
Survivors left to cherish his memory are son, Tony Gallup (Kimi) of Monroe, La; sister, Nila Faye Mount (Jack) of Lismore La, Ruth Wilson of Lismore, La; brother, Commodore Dewey Gallup (Gina) of Wisner, La; grandchildren, Whitney Lively (Tyler) of Gilbert, La, Briar Gallup (Allie) of Sterlington, La, Michael Gallup (Rikki) of Mandeville, La, Felicia Gallup of Vidalia, La; great grandchildren, Baya Lively, Tyde William Gallup, Tristan Weatherly, Cayley Weatherly, Hallie Weatherly, Dean Gallup, Jack Gallup, Anna Leigh Gallup; great-great grandchild, Emersyn Weatherly; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Massey Gallup; son, Perry Foster Gallup; his parents, Commodore Gallup, and Flora Montpelier Gallup; brother, Alvin Gallup; sister, Opal Gallup Wiley.
Services for John (Jack) Gallup will be held on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at 1:00 pm at First Pentecostal Church of Wisner. Graveside services will follow at Oswalt Cemetery, Lismore, La.
The family will receive friends and family visitation on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 11 am-1 pm at First Pentecostal Church of Wisner.
Pallbearers: Michael Gallup, Briar Gallup, Tristan Weatherly, Tyler Lively, McKay Wilson, Andrew Roberts.
Officiating Pastors are, Peyton Sparks, Bro. Glenn Massey & Bro. Mickey Gallup.