James W. Gallup, 77, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Friday, January 6, 2023, at his residence.

He was born February 13, 1945, in Kendallville to Walter and Josephine (Frick) Gallup.

He married Pamela Meyers on February 7, 1970, at First Baptist Church in Wolcottville.

Mr. Gallup was an operating engineer with local 103 for 45 years.

He was a member of Indiana Freemasons – Masonic Meredian Sun Lodge #76 for 50 years, Mizpah Shriners, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star for 50 years, and First Baptist Church in Wolcottville.

James was a hard worker who enjoyed music and loved to hunt and fish.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Pamela Gallup of Wolcottville; a daughter, Angela Baker of Goshen; a son, Jeffrey (Teri) Gallup of Wolcottville; four grandchildren, Gracie Gallup, Aiva Gallup, Christopher (Carmen) Hawk, Katelyn (Nicholas) Shide; five great-grandchildren, Sophia Hawk, Layton Hawk, Harrison Hawk, Lincoln Shide, and Bennett Shide; two sisters, Barb (James) Chandler of Fort Wayne and Deborah (Michael) Kerr of Indianapolis; a brother, Philip (Kathy) Gallup of Fort Wayne; and four nieces, Cindy (Arnold) Shepherd, Penny (Tony) Flesh, Julie (Jon) Richardson, and Mindy Tinsley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Martin Meyers.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023, beginning with a Masonic service at 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville with Philip Gallup officiating.

Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Jeffrey Gallup, Christopher Hawk, Nicholas Shide, Michael Isaacs, Michael Chandler, and Philip Gallup.

Visitation is also on Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of the services.

Preferred memorials are to Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, Georgia 30394.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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