Harold James Gillogly, 96 of Harlingen, TX, went to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2019, in his apartment at Golden Palms Retirement Center. Harold and his wife Nancy moved to Harlingen in 2000. He was preceded in death by his first wife Alice, who died of cancer. He had five children, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grand-children all living in a variety of states.
He served in the Army at the end of WW 2.
Harold was retired from Ford Motor Co. in Mich. In 1985, but was born and lived many years in Ohio. After retirement he returned to Zanesville, Ohio where he lived until moving to Texas. Shortly after moving to Texas he and Nancy started the Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry at First Presbyterian Church on Jackson St. The pantry has now moved to the Church of Christ on Harrison and 8th street and continues to serve the Harlingen community folks in need of food.
After the closure of First Presbyterian Church, he joined Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church, where his Memorial service is being held on Thurs., April 25 at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a lunch at the church. In place of flowers donations can be made to Treasure Hills Church.