Jerry Galford

Jerry Galford, 61, of Warren, passed away on October 15, 2011 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Youngstown due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. He was born December 18, 1949 the son of Raymond and Rachael (Dunbar) Galford in Cass, WV.

He was a Sergeant in the Warren City Police Department and retired after 30 years, He was a graduate of the Kent State Trumbull Campus Criminal Justice program and the Ohio State Patrol Academy. Before joining the police department he worked at Rockwell International in Newton Falls. He enjoyed races, motorcycle riding, watching football, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandson Brayden.

Jerry served in the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. After he was discharged he moved to Warren where he met his future wife, Tammy Smith, whom he married March 28, 1981.

Jerry is survived by his loving spouse Tammy; 2 daughters, Jessica and Amanda Galford of Warren, OH; grandson, Brayden Galford; 2 brothers, Gary and Bobby Galford of Richwood, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Ernest Galford.

Family will receive friends at the McFarland and Son Funeral Home, Thursday, October 20, 2011 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Funeral services will be held on Friday, 11:00 am at the McFarland & Son Funeral Home, Warren, OH, Officer Timothy A. "Bear" Brown, FOP Chaplin will officiate. Burial will take place in the Pine Knoll Cemetery with full military and FOP honors.

Material contributions may be made to the family. His family asks that friends and family please bring photos and memories of Jerry to share during visitations.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral and Cremation Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandcares.com to view this obituary and send condolences