Mike Gallagher #494

GALLAGHER, Michael, Jr. Michael Patrick Gallagher, Jr., known to those who love him as Gallie, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2009. Gallie was born March 10, 1978, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Michael Patrick Gallagher and Nancy Askin Gallagher. He grew up in Marietta, attended St. Pius X Catholic High School, and graduated in the class of 2000 from Elon College, where he was an active member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Gallie married the love of his life, Kathryn Dodd, on May 20, 2006. The two of them began their life together in Atlanta before moving to fulfill their dreams in Charleston, South Carolina. Gallie started his career in Atlanta selling outdoor advertising for Viacom Outdoor before transitioning into television ad sales with Cox Communications at WSB TV Channel 2. In April 2007, he accepted a position with WCSC Channel 5 in Charleston. The following year he launched a media consulting firm, The Ink Agency. Gallie loved the water, fishing, golfing, quail hunting, and spending time with his friends. He also loved traveling and vacationing with his family and two dogs, Lola and Hux, in the mountains and at the beach. He is survived by his wife of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his parents of Marietta, GA; one sister, Maggie Gallagher of Marietta, GA; Father and Mother in- law: David and Kathleen Dodd of Spring Island, SC; three sisters-in-law, Allison Dodd Brown (Jeff) of Lancaster, PA, Ashley Dodd Jones (Matt) of Annapolis, MD, and Hilary Dodd of Austin, TX; one nephew, Miles Brown of Lancaster, PA, and many loved ones and friends. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patrick Gallagher are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, February 20, 2009, at two o'clock in Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia. Friends may call at H.M. Patterson and Son Spring Hill Chapel, 1020 Spring N.W., Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday between six and eight o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit