Edward Ford Gallagher, 71, of Lusby passed away February 1, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland. He was born the oldest of nine children on February 2, 1951 in Washington, D.C. to Bernard and Mary Catherine (Ford) Gallagher. Ford was raised in Cheverly and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a volunteer firefighter in Prince George's County and in June 1980 became a career fireman. He raised his family in Cheverly until moving to Calvert County in 1992. He loved spending his time at the firehouse and was also a devoted father and grandfather who loved being with his family. He enjoyed eating crabs, telling stories to get a laugh, and going on road trips. He was a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge.

Ford was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Kevin Gallagher. He is survived by children Christy Randall and husband Robert of Lusby, Ryan Gallagher of Owings, Megan Deaner and husband Jimmy of Lusby and Katie Boatwright and husband Brett of Overland Park, KS. Also surviving are grandchildren Kyle Randall and wife Michelle, Hailey Sadosky and husband Nathan, Kevin Randall, Elise Deaner, Samantha Gallagher and Jackson Busenbark, siblings Pat Gallagher and wife Maria of Bethany Beach, DE, Loretta Speedling and husband Steve of Little River, SC, Joe Gallagher and wife Denise of Carolina Shores, NC, Mary Catherine Gallagher of Crofton, Dan Gallagher of MD, Terry Gallagher and wife Carol of Silver Spring, and Timmy Gallagher of Baltimore, sister-in-law Lori Ashwell of Reedville, VA, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation

Saturday, February 18, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Rausch Funeral Home-Owings
8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

Memorial Service

Saturday, February 18, 2023
3:30 PM
Rausch Funeral Home-Owings
8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736