Roy Elliott Gallinger

Roy Elliott Big Daddy Gallinger, 93, of Cumming, GA (and longtime resident of East Point, GA) passed away on August 10, 2011. He was predeceased by his daughter, Judith G. Robinson in 1990. For many years, Roy and his wife were members of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in East Point. Since moving to Cumming, the Gallingers were members of Concord Baptist Church. Roy served in the US Navy during World War ll, and retired from Lockheed. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Julia Fortson Gallinger of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Lisa and Chuck Stichweh, and Matt and Ashley Robinson; great grandchildren, Lauren and Emily Stichweh, and Cole and Peyton Robinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2011 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Lester Cooper will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 12:00 the day of the service. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Building Fund of Concord Baptist Church, 6905 Concord Road, Cumming, GA 30028.