Mr. David L. Gallivan, age 98 of Halfway, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, in his home. He was born in California, March 9, 1921, to Jerry Dennis and Dorothy (Craig) Gallivan. He was united in marriage December 25, 1941, to Audrey Ruth Voris and to this union three children were born.
David is a US Army AirForce WWII veteran. He is a charter member of the Halfway Lions Club, a member of the Mid-American Dairyman, and served as a Halfway School Board Member. He was saved at Schofield Missionary Baptist Church and served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He also served as Polk County Missionary Baptist Association Clerk.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 76 years Audrey Ruth Gallivan; a brother Jerry F. Gallivan; and a sister Norma Jean Robinson.
He is survived by his children: Jerry Gallivan and wife Jeanette, Robert Gallivan, and Nancy Vest and husband Junior; 8 grandchildren: Janelle Gallivan, Jimmy Gallivan (Aimee), Jay Gallivan (Jamie), Steven Gallivan (Sara), Russell Gallivan (Ami), Melody Siebeneck (John), Clint Vest, Kyla Parsons (Travis); 14 Great Grandchildren:, Caleb, Ryan, Grayson, Sloan, Sammi, Shane, Sterling, Ginny Ruth, Madison, Brody, Ashton, Braydon, Abby, and Sydney; a sister in-law Neta Gallivan; two brothers in-law: Lendell Voris and wife Pat, and Buster Voris and wife Barbara; brother in-law David Dunseth; sister in-law Eva Voris; as well as beloved nieces, nephews and their families.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, September 30, 2019, at Pitts Chapel with Bro. Jerry Grant officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Schofield Cemetery Halfway, MO. Visitation will take place Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Schofield Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.