Charles Abbie Gallimore
July 16, 1942 – January 28, 2023
Charles Abbie Gallimore, 80, of Mechanicsville went home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Charles was born on July 16, 1942, to his parents, John Gallimore and Dora Lee Gallimore in Hanover County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Gallimore; his mother, Dora Lee Gallimore; and his many brothers and sisters, Margie, Dalton, Harold, Billy, Jean, and Elinore. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Gallimore; sons, Daniel and Darrell Gallimore; daughter-in-law Manuela Gallimore; grandsons, Christopher, Winston, and Ian Gallimore; and nephews and nieces, Wayne, Sue, and Wilson Harlow, Junior and Vicky Watson, Diane Reynolds, and Debbie Peyton.
A viewing will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Affinity Funeral Service, 8074 Mechanicsville Tnpk, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Interment at Woods United Methodist Church Cemetry in South Chesterfield, VA.
Dad, I will always miss you. Your passing has left an emptiness in my heart. I’m thankful to have called you “ Dad” for 33 years. It’s been an honor to be your daughter-in-Law. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel. Until we meet again……..
Dad, I already miss you more than you could ever know. I was blessed to have you for a Father and as a role model. You never led our family wrong or let us down. May Jesus bless you and I will see you again one of these days.
Dan & Manuela,
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. Your family has been in my thoughts every day. Sending you both many hugs and prayers.
Thank you for your kind words. Our family is very lucky to have you as our friend.
Grandpa,
As I write this I am still unsure as to whether I have accepted this. You are already so missed. I was blessed to have you in my life for 26 years. Time went too fast, I wish we had more time to fish. Thank you for giving us the best father a man could ever ask for and for all of the sacrifices you made to raise him.
I enjoyed the time we spent together and heaven has gained a good man, hard worker, and kind soul. I pray blessings are being bestowed upon you. We will meet again in the kingdom of our heavenly father.
Uncle Abbie,
I will miss you dearly. You were always a part of my life and that of my siblings. I have so many great memories of you that I will continue to cherish. You took me to get my driver’s license at 16 and that day changed my life forever. It gave me freedom and the ability to pursue my dreams and led to the independent person that I am today. I thank you for being in my life and for the happiness you brought me, my mom, and my siblings. Rest in peace. I love you.
Bro. & Sis. Gallimore were a part of our church family for many years. They were dedicated to whatever purpose God had set before them. Many times they were there to help out with church functions and never failed to bring their God given talent of singing and playing instruments for the Glory of God. They are the most kind and sincerest people when it comes to others. Bro. Gallimore met my husband on very few occasions, but he would always ask about him and let me know that he was praying for him.
As time went on, and traveling became less and less, I would reach out to them, and they still had great concern for our church family.
Bro. Gallimore would still ask about my husband and to let me know that he was praying for him.
He is greatly missed. Sis Vicky, know that we keep you in our prayers and one day we will all meet again.
Uncle Abbie,
There are no words to express how much I will miss you. You were always there for myself and my family. Nothing brought a smile like you coming for a weekend visit. I too have many great memories, playing ball, going over the mountains, and your love of music. You always brought laughter and love with every visit. When I moved to my first military apartment you were there with truck to load me up. Thank you for being such a great uncle! I love you.
Aunt Vicky, Danny, and Darrell, my love and thoughts are with you.