James Edward Galmore

James Edward Galmore, Sr., 78 of Petoskey, Michigan passed away December 12, 2019 at Villa At The Bay from Parkinson's Disease. Born on March 7, 1941, in East Jordan, Michigan, he was the son of Tom and Annabell Galmore.

Jim took pride working as a Fleet Manager for AmeriGas (formerly Petrolane) and retired in 1992. His hobbies included camping, golf, morel mushroom hunting, making maple syrup, racing snowmobiles, wood working, playing cards and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen; his children James Galmore, Jr., Terry (Theresa) Galmore and Patty (Jesse) Zucco; step children: Monica (Doug) Reissener, Michael Rockwell and Melissa Birnie; grandchildren: Alaric and Briana Reissener, Vince (Lanae) Rockwell, Jessica (Andy) Mankoci, Kelsey (Kyle) Martin, Erik Rockwell, Allen Rockwell, Michael Rockwell and Natasha Zucco; great-grandchildren: Robin Barnes, Sebastian Rockwell, Scarlett Rockwell, siblings Beth (Ray) Prebble, Tom (Carol) Galmore, Jr., Shari (Dan) Nachazel; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Alaric Reissener.

A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey, Michigan in the spring of 2020, the date will be announced at a later time. Arrangements are being handled by Stone Funeral Home, Inc.

The family suggests memorial donations in memory of Jim be made to Hiland Cottage of McLaren Hospice or to Villa At The Bay of Petoskey.

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