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Edward W. Gallaher, Jr., age 52, of Reno, NV, passed away on 20 October, 2007, in his home, from complications associated with Diabetes. Ed was born on May 4, 1955 in Tucker, GA. He attended high school in Neenah WI and graduated from West Carrolton High School in 1973. He married Dawn Marie Keyes in Neenah, WI on October 26, 1974 where they lived until moving to the Reno area in 1979. Ed is survived by his wife, Dawn; his parents, Edward W. Gallaher, Sr. and Jacqueline L. Gallaher (Andrews, SC); his grandmother, Lucille Newell; Oak Hill, WV); his brother, Kathy Loyd and husband, Eddie Loyd, Dayton OH), Tag Gallaher and wife, Jeannie, Jacksonville, FL); and many nieces and nephews from both sides of the family (scattered around the country). A memorial service will be held at Sparks United Methodist Church, at 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV, 89431 at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. The service will be officiated by Dr. Tom Butler, Pastor of Sparks UMC. In lieu of flowers, please direct any memorials to the Diabetes Foundation, in memory of Ed Gallaher, at American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or at Diabetes.orgsecure-'donation or 800-342-2382.

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