Gallen Elmos Runsick

Gallen Elmos Runsick, 82, of Millington, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at home with his loving family.

Gallen was born September 11, 1944, to Elmos and Beauton Runsick in Portia, Arkansas. After graduating Sloan Hendrix High School, he worked the pipeline before proudly serving in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He had various mechanic jobs before beginning a dedicated career with the Millington Telephone Company for 18 years before retirement.

Gallen was known for his quick wit, generous spirit, and deep love for his family and the great outdoors. He was passionate about helping others and because of that, he was highly respected by all he knew.

Gallen is survived by his devoted "Love" Debbie Kinsey, his children Alan Knight of Covington, Tennessee, his Daughter Gayleen Davis (Michelle Owen) of Flippin, Arkansas, and his step daughter Eva McCord (Larry) of Millington, Tennessee, his grandchildren Mindy Knight of Covington, Tennessee, Kristina Patterson (Bobby) of Batesville, Arkansas, Robert Davis (Alex) of Washington D.C., Amy Mabe (Rob) of Trumann, Arkansas, Gretta Graham and Halie Graham of Millington, Tennessee, Robyn Johnson of Arlington, Tennessee, Great Grandkids include Caden Harrison of Dothan, Alabama, Brianna Hopper and Sallee Patterson of Batesville, Arkansas, Brycen and Luka Davis of Washington D.C., Dylan Cleveland of Millington, Tennessee, RJ and Rowan Mabe of Trumann, Arkansas, his Sister Mary Laman of North Little Rock, Arkansas and his Nephews Dennis and Doug Laman. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmos and Beauton.

Honorary pallbearers are Alan Knight, Robert Davis, Dennis Laman, Doug Laman, RJ Mabe, and Dylan Cleveland.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Powells Chapel Cemetery in Evening Shade, Ar. September 26th, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project or other military charity.