Obituary of Lonnie Harold Galey

Lonnie Harold Galey, age 71, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, MS, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Joliet, IL where he was being cared for by his daughter during his final illness.

Born May 8, 1950 in Greenwood, MS, he was the son of the late Harold Donald and Margaret (McDaniel) Galey.  He was employed for many years by Balkamp, Inc., in Greenwood.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Richardson of Joliet, IL; two grandsons, Jacob and Ethan; one brother, Louie (Glenda) Galey, Sr.; a nephew, Louie Galey, Jr.; and a niece, Amy Callahan.

Funeral services for Lonnie Galey will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at the Wilson and Knight Funeral Home, 910 Highway 82 West, Greenwood, MS, where visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m..  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in N. Carrollton, MS.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.  For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you may leave an online condolence.  You may also contact the Wilson and Knight Funeral Home at 662-453-3636 or visit their website at www.wilsonandknight.com