William Michael Gallagher, of Katy, passed away on January 14, 2022 at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shawn Gallagher and his daughter Jessica Jones (John Paul Jones), sons, Daniel Nitzschke (Heather Nitzschke), Sean Gallagher (Deanna Gallagher) and Shane Gallagher (Courtney Gallagher), his bonus son Joey Mesa (Sioux Mesa), 16 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, four sisters, one brother and step-mother Pat Wooten.
Mike was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan where he served as an Airman in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He moved to Texas in the early 80s. In 1989, he met his wife, Shawn, and they were married on September 29, 1989.
Mike was funny, happy, compassionate, helpful, skillful, loving, a good listener, had a heart of gold, would give you the shirt off his back, and he loved Bob Seger. Some of his famous quotes were “There ain’t no crying in baseball!” and “You’re not holding the flashlight right!”
Mike loved Nascar, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings. He loved working on cars especially his 1972 SS Chevelle. He loved to bar-b-que and entertain. He loved being around family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Jim Gallagher and mother Rosalie Campbell.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Research in Mike’s memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.katyfh.com for the Gallagher family.
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