Richard L. Gallup of Princeton, Texas passed away February 18, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born on March 30, 1947 to Harley J. Gallup and Norma Jean (Cleaver) Gallup. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He was a jack of all trades and worked in photography, trucking and construction. Richard resided in Braddyville, Iowa for many years and he helped his friends, Mike and Karen Foster in their smoke shop located in the city. He had many friends in Braddyville which he had come to enjoy after his retirement before moving to Texas late last year for his daughter to help with his failing health needs. Richard was of the Baptist faith.
He was survived by his daughter, Pamela Kay Shaw and husband, Rodney Doric Resh of Princeton, Texas; grandchildren, Jerith Shaw and wife, Alyssa and Derek Shaw, both of Corning, Iowa; great-granddaughter, Ellie Shaw; and extended family, Mike and Karen Foster, Brittni Gerdts, Zachary Foster, Nathan Foster, and Kourtney Foster and her children, Raegan Foster and Brantley Hartwig.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Gallup.