Lonnie passed away March 19, 2025, in Cleburne, Texas. He loved his family and community, plus he was a sports enthusiast.

Born June 6, 1945, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, he dedicated much of his life to serving others through his work as a correctional officer for Corrections Corp of America in Mineral Wells and operating the commissary at the Johnson County Jail.

Lonnie served in Vietnam during 1966-1967 with the U.S. Army 35th Engineering Combat Battalion, building roads and bridges, often being exposed to Agent Orange.

Officiating high school football over 20 years with the Fort Worth Football Officials was one of his greatest joys. That and playing pool, creating tooled leatherwork items, cooking briskets, and following his favorite team, the Texas Longhorns.

He was a member of First Baptist Church Godley for over 20 years and grew up at North Cleburne Baptist Church where he made lifelong friends.

Lonnie is survived by his daughter, Brandon Rice and husband Phillip; son, Chris Gallop and wife Sharon; stepdaughter Audra Missey and husband Scott; grandchildren Autumn Traweek, Tristin Carter, Breana Carter, and Alina Rice; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mollie Mims and husband Larry, Buffie Edwards and Jeremy Bradbury, and his spoiled 4-legged friend, Rocky.

He is also survived by Judy Garrett Thiessen, who he became friends with in seventh grade and through their scouting organizations. After reconnecting over a decade ago, they shared life's events together.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Nonnie Gallop, as well as his wife Glenda Bledsoe Gallop.

Services are pending at Crosier-Pearson Funeral Home. www.cpcleburne.com