Jesse James Gallihugh 83, of Oak Park, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his Home. He was born November 12, 1937 in Madison County to the late Charles Henry Gallihugh and Edith Deale Gallihugh. He was also preceded in death by eight sibblings, Claude W. Gallihugh, W. Shirley Gallihugh, Charles E. Gallihugh, Bertha L. Johnson, Sarah C. Garner, Edna P. Peyton, Virginia A. Gallihugh and Rosa L. Hartman.

Jesse was employed and treated like family by Alvin H. and Carrie G. Carpenter and Michael H. and Lucille C. Carpenter of Glen Oak Dairy Farm for 56 years.

He is survived by a brother, John William Gallihugh of Oak Park; sisters, June M. Chastain of Brightwood and Ruby L. Walker of Bealeton; special niece Frances A. Middleton of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Alan Follett.

In lieu of flowers memorial contribution be made to the Madison Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 255, Madison, VA 22727.

Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements.