“Death is more universal than life; everyone dies, but not everyone lives…”
Obituary
Robert “Bobby” H. Gallimore, age 45, of Coventry Township, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2020. Robert was born January 16, 1975, in Akron, Ohio to parents Katherine O’Neill (of Naples, Florida) and Kevin Gallimore (of Tampa, Florida). He attended Coventry High School in Portage Lakes, Ohio, and furthered his education at Daytona Community College in Daytona, Florida. Robert had a strong talent for art and an even stronger talent for filling those around him with joy and laughter.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandmother, Deloris (Cain) Gallimore (of Akron, Ohio), grandfathers; Robert F. O’Neill (of Ravenna, Ohio) and Clarence Gallimore (of Akron, Ohio), and his sister; Katherine A. Gallimore (of Cocoa Beach, Florida). He is survived by his live-in girlfriend Katherine Rutter (of Coventry Township, Ohio), two daughters; Cassandra (Ted) Gallimore (of South Amherst, Ohio; Mother: Carrie Gardner), and Parker Gallimore (of Akron, Ohio; Mother: Lauren DiSalvo), two grandchildren; Iris and William, brother; Edward O’Neill (of Naples, Florida), sisters; Tina Krajacic (of Tampa, Florida), Kimberly Stottler-Norton (of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio), and Jacqueline Stottler-Fritz (of Ohio), nieces; Amanda Krajacic-Canterbury (of Palm Harbor, Florida) and Alexandria Krajacic (of Tampa, Florida), and Nephews; Eddie O’Neill (of Naples, Florida), Joey O’Neill (of Naples, Florida), and Michael Krajacic (of Tampa, Florida).
Robert will forever live on in the hearts and minds of his family and friends, whom he loved! He left behind a legacy of laughter and kindheartedness that will be treasured for years to come. Share your stories of remembrance on Friday, July 10, 2020, at Rivertree Christian Church (7373 Portage Road Massillon, Ohio) From 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., in rooms 204 and 205.
“Some are bound to die young.
By dying young a person stays young in people’s memory.
If he burns brightly before he dies,
his brightness shines for all time…”
AGAINST THE WIND
BY BOB SEGER
(To my brother)
There’s a song, by Bob Seger, that reminds me of my little brother’s life:
“It seems like yesterday
But it was long ago
…There in the darkness with the radio, playing low
And the secrets that we shared
The mountains that we moved
Caught like a wildfire out of control
‘Til there was nothing left to burn
And nothing left to prove
And I remember what (he) said to me
How (he) swore that it never would end
…Wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then
Against the wind
We were runnin’ against the wind
We were young and strong,
We were runnin’ against the wind
The years rolled slowly passed
And (he) found (himself) alone
Surrounded by strangers (he) thought were (his) friends
… (he) found (himself) further and further from (his) home
And I guess (he) lost (his) way
There were oh-so-many roads
(He) was living to run and running to live
Never worried about paying or even how much (he) owed
Moving eight miles a minute for months at a time
Breaking all of the rules that would bend
(He) began to find (himself) searching
Searching for shelter again and again
Against the wind…”
On the outside, Bob was a big guy, he walked confidently.
But deep down, he was a gentle, sweet soul, and one of the funniest guys around. My brother never felt good enough to cope in this world. His pain was too great, and he lost.
I’m sad for Kathy, Cassandra, Parker, Iris, William, Mom, and Bob’s close friends. But, I’m also so grateful for the short time we had with Bob.
As I reflect, and we all reflect on Bob’s life, his story mattered and it reminds us – We are all “runnin’ against the wind”.
Until we meet again…
Bobby and Kath, I love you.
-Tina
WE
LOVE
YOU
BOB!
FAmily.
FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, FRIEND
CHERISH EACH MOMENT!
“THE COMFORT OF A FRIEND MAY BE TAKEN AWAY, BUT NOT THAT OF HAVING HAD ONE.”
“LIFE IS EITHER A DARING ADVENTURE OR NOTHING.”
Art.
Enjoy!
“Talents are meant to be shared.”
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”
Forever in our hearts.
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. talent will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. education will not; the world is full of educated derelict. persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. the slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Calvin Coolidge
