Kenneth Cornelius Gallagher Jr.

Date of Birth – Date of Death: August 8, 1953 - November 3, 2024

Arrangements in the care of: Baldwin-Fairchild in Oviedo, Florida

Kenneth “Ken” Cornelius Gallagher Jr., 71 years old of Oviedo, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma on August 8, 1953. Ken received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, his Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Master of Business Administration from Rollins College, and his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law where he ranked in the top 15% of his class.

Ken had a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit—creating Pickwick Chimney Sweeps in 1978 and eventually passing the business onto his son, Kenneth, in 2007. This allowed him to pursue his dream career—practicing law. He had a long and successful 23 year career as a lawyer in the Central Florida area where he proudly opened The Law Office of Kenneth C. Gallagher. He was a member of the Florida Bar, the Michigan Bar, the Orange County Bar, and admitted to the Middle District of Florida United States District Court. He was a passionate photographer and avid traveler—traveling the world and capturing the beauty that it held. He became a Level 2 Certified Wine Sommelier in 2023, sharing his love of wine with everyone he met. He is known for creating the best Thanksgiving meal you’ve ever had and spending time with his family—especially his grandchildren and his sweet sixth child, Wendell, his favorite pup.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Cornelius Gallagher Sr., his mother, Alice Gallagher, and his older brother, Patrick Burns. Ken is survived by his children, Kara Braman (Jason Braman), Kenneth Cornelius Gallagher III, Kristin Gallagher, Kelly Gallagher, Neil Gallagher, and his grandchildren Maci Braman, Liam Rodriguez, and Ryan Braman.

A memorial service will be held at Knowles Memorial Chapel at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30 am followed by a celebration of life reception at CityArts Factory in Downtown Orlando at 1:00 pm featuring an art exhibit showcasing selected photography from his personal work throughout his life.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central & North Florida, an organization dear to Ken’s heart.