James Stanley Gallien

July 27, 1947 - May 14, 2023

After struggling to be strong while living with heart failure, James Stanley Gallien, 75, was welcomed into Heaven at 7:20 a.m. on May 14, 2023. His family and friends are sure all the Angels and Saints rejoiced to see him come Home! He was a true Patriot. He loved his God, family and his country.

Visitation for Mr. Gallien will be held at McConnell Funeral Home in Athens Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Ripley Cemetery. Service will be officiated by Emmanuel Kanunu Busambwa and Jamie Gallien. Pallbearers will be Stanley’s six grandsons.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Wanda Guyse Gallien, two sons, Jamie Gallien (Wendy) and Jud Gallien; one brother, Randy Gallien (Sharon); one sister, Marian Smith; eight grandchildren, Jordan (Madisyn), Ambra, and Devon Cave (Connie Cave, mother); Arielle, Josh, Noah, Timothy, and Samuel Gallien; three great grandchildren, Tatum Cave, Huntley Cave, and soon-to-be 3rd Cave great grandbaby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Frances Gallien.