John W. Gallagher Jr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of John W. Gallagher Jr. in Columbus, Ohio. John, born on April 3, 1952, passed away on September 18, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John W. Gallagher Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember John for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. John’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John W Gallagher Sr. and Ginny Hess; and his sisters, Linda Deems and Jackie Cox. He is survived by: his wife Cathy Gallagher; his siblings, Sharon Allard and Ron Gallagher (Vicky); and his children, Carl Gallagher (Tiffany), John A. Gallagher (Lacie), Lorna Gallagher (Jerry), April Higgenbotham (Randy) and Christy Gallagher (Eugene). He is also survived by numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Shaw-Davis Short North Chapel (34 W 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201).
